Community identification
Weevil (Grain or Rice Weevil)
Curculionidae (e.g., Sitophilus granarius or Sitophilus oryzae)
- Order & Family
- Order: Coleoptera, Family: Curculionidae
- Size
- 3 mm to 6 mm (1/8 to 1/4 inch)
Natural Habitat
Pantries, kitchens, grain storage facilities, and agricultural fields containing stored products.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; feeds on stored grains, flour, seeds, dried corn, rice, and cereal products.
Behavior Patterns
Adults chew into grains to lay eggs inside; larvae feed internally within the seed coat before emerging. They are slow-moving and often play dead when disturbed.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans and pets as they do not bite or sting; however, they are significant pantry pests that spoil and contaminate stored dried food products.