Cigarette Beetle

Natural Habitat

Pantropical and common in many temperate regions, often found indoors in kitchens, pantries, and warehouses.

Diet & Feeding

Stored dry plant products such as tobacco, grains, cereals, dried fruits, flour, and spices.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are capable of flight and are most active in low light; larvae do the most damage by burrowing into food sources.

Risks & Benefits

A major pest of stored products that can cause significant economic damage; not harmful to humans or pets but contaminates food supplies.

Identified on: 5/21/2026