Weevil

Natural Habitat

Found globally near human food supplies such as pantries, granaries, and kitchens; also in fields.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae develop inside whole grains (rice, corn, wheat, seeds); adults feed on the same grain products.

Behavior Patterns

Adults lay eggs inside a grain kernel which the larva eats from the inside out. They are strong crawlers and some species are capable of flight.

Risks & Benefits

Primary risk is the destruction and contamination of stored food products; they pose no direct physical health hazard or bite risk to humans.

Identified on: 2/21/2026