Rice Weevil
Scientific name: Sitophilus oryzae
Family: Curculionidae
Distribution
Widely distributed throughout the world
Pest Type
Primary pest
Identification
Adults are 3.0–4.0 mm in length, and are reddish-brown in colour. The elytra have four light spots and their pronotums have elliptical punctures, with a longitudinal puncture-free zone in the median. The larvae are apodous or they do not have any legs and the head is reduced.
Life Cycle
Same as Sitophilus granarius
Commodities attacked
Cereal grains, and solid cereal products like pasta.
Economic Importance
High, infestations can cause the grain to heat and develop moulds.