Characteristics

Silky, yellowish-brown; smooth with no lines and no club on attenna

Size

1/10" (2.5mm)

Location

Infests homes and storehouses.

Food

Wide variety of dried plants and stored foods, especially spices.

Life Stages

Eggs - 5-10 days Larva 5-10 weeks Pupa 2-3 weeks adult 23-28 days 4-5 generations per year.

N/A

Comments

Appearance of holes in some products are signs of infestation.