Bug Identifier
Granary Weevil (likely)
Community identification

Granary Weevil (likely)

Sitophilus granarius

Order & Family
Order: Coleoptera, Family: Curculionidae
Size
3 mm to 5 mm (approx. 1/8 to 1/16 inch)
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Natural Habitat

Pantries, kitchens, and commercial grain storage facilities where wheat, barley, or oats are present

Diet & Feeding

Stored grains and seeds including wheat, barley, rice, corn, and pasta products

Behavior Patterns

Adults are flightless and typically found inside grain storage areas; females drill holes into kernels to lay eggs, and larvae develop entirely inside the seed

Risks & Benefits

Strictly a household and agricultural pest; they do not bite humans or carry diseases but cause significant economic damage and food waste due to infestation