Flat Grain Beetles

Cryptolestes ferrugineus

Appearance

• Adult — About 2.5mm in length. Flattened body with very long antennae. Light red to dark reddish brown.
• Larva — yellowish–white. 0.5mm long growing to 4mm when mature.

Lifecycle

• Prefers warm damp conditions. 69–103 days at 21°C, 26 days at 38°C.

Habits

• Adults are winged but rarely fly.
• Feeds on cereals, dates, dried fruits and other commodities.

Flat Grain Beetle Pest Control News

Pesky Pantry Pests
Several pests can invade your kitchen to feast on a variety of food products such as nuts, dried vegetables and fruits, flour, pastas, cereal and pet food. Grain and flour beetles are brown or reddish-brown, depending on the species. The larvae of t... [more]

Pantry Pest Outbreak
Pantry pests can be found in nearly every home in the UK at some time or other. For the most part they are no more than an occasional inconvenience. Pantry pests enter the home through a variety of ways: Food can be infested while at the farm or ... [more]

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