Characteristics

Reddish-brown, clubbed antenna - 4 segmented club.

Size

1/7" (3.5mm)

Location

Infests mills and homes

Food

Flour, bran, milled cereals

Life Stages

Eggs 9-10 days Larva 22-100 days Pupa 8 days Adult 3 months 5-6 generations per year.

Infested food has bad taste.

Comments

Both larvae and adults are harmful stages.