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1.Antenna- 3 segmented, clubbed 6.Thorax DRUGSTORE BEETLE 1.Antenna- 3 segmented, clubbed 6.Thorax DRUGSTORE BEETLE
2.Eyes 7.Petiole- none 2.Eyes 7.Petiole- none
3.Head 8.Abdomen- humpbacked 8 3.Head 8.Abdomen- humpbacked 8
4.Legs- 6 9.Color- reddish to brown 4.Legs- 6 9.Color- reddish to brown
5.Wings- has pitted wing covers 10.Other 5.Wings- has pitted wing covers 10.Other

Life Cycle Life Cycle
The female lays eggs among the infested products, and about a week The female lays eggs among the infested products, and about a week
later they hatch. The larva goes through 4-6 instars over a 4-5 month later they hatch. The larva goes through 4-6 instars over a 4-5 month
period before becoming a pupa, encased in a silken cocoon. The period before becoming a pupa, encased in a silken cocoon. The
pupal stage lasts 12-18 days. From 1-4 generations can be produced 4 pupal stage lasts 12-18 days. From 1-4 generations can be produced 4
each year. Photo Courtesy of UNIVAR each year. Photo Courtesy of UNIVAR
DRUG STORE BEETLE DRUG STORE BEETLE
Actual size 1/8” Actual size 1/8”
The Drug Store Beetle has a large shield that protects its head, and a small body, usually less The Drug Store Beetle has a large shield that protects its head, and a small body, usually less
than 1/8th inch in total length. It infests dried food products, spices, wool, and is often incorrect- than 1/8th inch in total length. It infests dried food products, spices, wool, and is often incorrect-
ly referred to as a “weevil.” The larvae may also burrow into paper products, especially books. ly referred to as a “weevil.” The larvae may also burrow into paper products, especially books.
Occasionally they are found in upholstery. Occasionally they are found in upholstery.

The Drug Store Beetle is considered a pantry pest, but can also spread human tapeworms. The Drug Store Beetle is considered a pantry pest, but can also spread human tapeworms.
They are an intermediate host, and contaminate corn meal and flour when undercooked, which They are an intermediate host, and contaminate corn meal and flour when undercooked, which
can then spread the tapeworms to humans. can then spread the tapeworms to humans.

CIGARETTE BEETLE & DRUGSTORE BEETLE CIGARETTE BEETLE IN PAPRIKA CIGARETTE BEETLE & DRUGSTORE BEETLE CIGARETTE BEETLE IN PAPRIKA

Photo Courtesy of UNIVAR Photo Courtesy of UNIVAR Photo Courtesy of UNIVAR Photo Courtesy of UNIVAR

1.Antenna- saw-like 6.Thorax CIGARETTE BEETLE 1.Antenna- saw-like 6.Thorax CIGARETTE BEETLE
2.Eyes 7.Petiole- none 8 2.Eyes 7.Petiole- none 8
3.Head 8.Abdomen- humpbacked 3.Head 8.Abdomen- humpbacked
4.Legs- 6 9.Color- reddish to brown 4.Legs- 6 9.Color- reddish to brown
5.Wings- covered by elytra 10.Other 5.Wings- covered by elytra 10.Other
Life Cycle Life Cycle
Eggs are laid on and around the infested products, and hatch in about a Eggs are laid on and around the infested products, and hatch in about a
week or so. The larva goes through 4-6 instars, the pupa is encased in week or so. The larva goes through 4-6 instars, the pupa is encased in
a silken cocoon. The whole life cycle can be completed in 40-50 days, 4 a silken cocoon. The whole life cycle can be completed in 40-50 days, 4
with 3-6 generations produced each year. with 3-6 generations produced each year.
Photo Courtesy of UNIVAR Photo Courtesy of UNIVAR
CIGARETTE BEETLE Actual size 1/8” CIGARETTE BEETLE Actual size 1/8”

The Cigarette Beetle is similar to the Drug Store Beetle--it has a short body with a large shield The Cigarette Beetle is similar to the Drug Store Beetle--it has a short body with a large shield
covering the head. These light brown beetles are only about 1/10th inch in size. Some people covering the head. These light brown beetles are only about 1/10th inch in size. Some people
incorrectly refer to them as “weevils” as they may infest dried food products, but as their name incorrectly refer to them as “weevils” as they may infest dried food products, but as their name
suggests, they are a serious pest to tobacco products. They may also burrow into books when suggests, they are a serious pest to tobacco products. They may also burrow into books when
they are still in larvae form, and occasionally get into upholstery. they are still in larvae form, and occasionally get into upholstery.

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