Saw Toothed Grain Beetle

Catalogue Type

Plant Pests Catalogue

Scientific Name

Oryzaephilus Spp

Family

Silvanidae

Distinguishing Characters

Forewings hard and leathery, hindwings membranous, sometimes lacking; biting mouthparts

Host Crop

cereal products, dried fruit, dried meats, oilseeds, nuts, rice

Order

Coleoptera

Photo of Insect

Photo of Damaged Crop

Description

Infestations arise from the presence of insects in the fabric of grain stores (including sacks), in grain being transferred from one establishment to another and in vehicles used for transportation.