Bug Identifier
Likely cigarette beetle (tobacco beetle)
Community identification

Likely cigarette beetle (tobacco beetle)

Lasioderma serricorne

Order & Family
Coleoptera; Ptinidae (formerly Anobiidae)
Size
About 2–3 mm long.
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Natural Habitat

Stored foods and dry plant products, including spices, grains, tobacco, and pet food; adults may wander indoors.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on dried plant materials and packaged goods; adults generally feed little or not at all.

Behavior Patterns

Small, oval, reddish-brown beetles; adults can fly, and larvae develop concealed within infested products. The photo alone is not sufficient for a certain identification.

Risks & Benefits

Not harmful to people, but larvae can contaminate and damage stored foods and other dry goods.