Bug Identifier
Sawtoothed Grain Beetle
Community identification

Sawtoothed Grain Beetle

Oryzaephilus surinamensis

Order & Family
Coleoptera: Silvanidae
Size
2.5 to 3 mm (about 1/10 to 1/8 inch)
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Natural Habitat

Pantries, kitchens, and food storage facilities containing dried goods.

Diet & Feeding

Scavenges on dried plant products like cereal, flour, pasta, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

Behavior Patterns

Extremely flat body allows them to crawl into thin crevices and sealed packaging; they do not fly despite having wings.

Risks & Benefits

A common household pest that causes food spoilage; it is not harmful to health but can infest and ruin large quantities of stored food.