Confused Flour Beetle

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in grain storage, pantries, and food processing facilities

Diet & Feeding

Scavenger that feeds on flour, cereals, beans, dried fruit, nuts, and spices

Behavior Patterns

They are nocturnal and live in dark places, often spending their lives inside food products. They do not fly.

Risks & Benefits

They are a major stored-product pest that can cause food spoilage and impart a disagreeable odor. They are not harmful to humans or pets through toxins or bites, but consumed infested food should be discarded.

Identified on: 5/11/2026