
Community identification
Stored Product Weevil (likely Granary or Rice Weevil)
Sitophilus spp.
- Order & Family
- Order: Coleoptera; Family: Curculionidae
- Size
- 3.0 mm to 4.5 mm (approximately 1/8 to 3/16 inch)
Natural Habitat
Found globally in pantries, warehouses, and storage facilities where dry grains or seeds are kept.
Diet & Feeding
Stored grains such as wheat, oats, rye, barley, rice, corn, and sometimes dry pasta or birdseed.
Behavior Patterns
Adults drill holes into grain kernels to deposit eggs; larvae develop and feed entirely within the kernel. They are active year-round in temperature-controlled environments.
Risks & Benefits
Major economic pest known for ruining stored food products. They pose no direct physical harm or disease risk to humans or pets but can cause significant food waste and financial loss.