Granary Weevil
This weevil has been a major pest for centuries. It occurs worldwide in the cooler climates.
- Common Name: Granary Weevil
- Scentific Name: Sitophilus granarius (Linnaeus)
- Class/Order/Family: Insecta/Coleoptera/Curculionidae
- Metamorphosis: Complete
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Size
Adults about 1/8 to 1/4" long.
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Color
Shining reddish brown, sometimes black.
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Biology
Bores a hole into a kernel of grain and lays an egg, sealing the opening.
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Habit
Confined to stored grain and primarily transported by man.
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties