Drugstore beetle

Commonly found in pantries, kitchens, and food storage facilities worldwide.

Omnivorous scavengers that feed on dried plant products, flours, grains, spices, and even non-food items like leather and books.

They are capable of flying and are attracted to light. Females lay eggs on food sources, and larvae tunnel through the material to feed and pupate.

Significant pests of stored products and historical museum collections. They carry no risks to human health but cause substantial economic damage to food supplies.