Bug Identifier
Stored Product Weevil (likely Granary or Rice Weevil)
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)
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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.