Is it a weevil?
Weevils are small beetles characterized by a distinct snout, commonly encountered in pantries, gardens, and stored grain products.
CC0 photograph via iNaturalist (research-grade identification)
whichbug identifies insects from what you can see. It does not identify bites and has no health information.
What to look for
| Size | 1-10 mm |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black, brown, grey, or mottled patterns |
| Shape | Oval body with a prominent elongated snout (rostrum) |
| Wings | Hardened forewings (elytra) covering membranous flight wings |
| Antennae | Elbowed (geniculate) antennae attached to the snout |
| Movement | Slow, deliberate crawling; some species can fly |
Where you'll find them
Kitchen cupboardsPantry storage containersGarden plantsGrain binsDried fruit storagepantry pest
Larvae feed on stored grains, flour, and dried plant products, causing significant contamination and waste.
Season: Year-round indoors, peak activity in warmer months outdoors
Signs it's around
- Small round holes in packaging or grains
- Presence of adult beetles near food sources
- Fine powdery frass (excrement) mixed with food
- Damaged seeds or dried goods with internal tunnels
Not sure? The lookalikes
| vs carpet beetle | Weevils have a distinct elongated snout, while carpet beetles have a smooth, rounded body without a snout |
| vs flour beetle | Weevils possess a prominent snout and elbowed antennae, whereas flour beetles have a flattened body and straight antennae |
| vs spider beetle | Weevils have a hard, oval body with a snout, while spider beetles have a humpbacked, elongated shape resembling a spider |
Our other tools
substitute.kitchen ingredient substitutions with ratios that scale
feedornot.com can dogs, cats and chickens eat that?
aquariumstudio.ai aquarium care, fish feeding and tank help
substitute.kitchen ingredient substitutions with ratios that scale
feedornot.com can dogs, cats and chickens eat that?
aquariumstudio.ai aquarium care, fish feeding and tank help