Cigarette Beetles
Scientific name: Lasioderma serricorne
Family: Anobiidae
Distribution
Widespread, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. Can be found i sheltered environments in temperate areas.
Pest Type
Primary and Secondary
Identification
Adults are 3–4 mm, brown, globular, head is often concealed by pronotum, serrated or saw-like antennae, elytra smooth with fine hairs. The larva is scarabaeiform or C-shaped and hairy.
Life Cycle
takes 40 to 90 days and is highly dependent on temperature, humidity, and food source. The optimum temperature and relative humidity for development is 30 ℃, 70% RH.
Females lay 10-100 eggs in food and larvae hatch in 10 days. Larvae are internal feeders and immobile when mature. Adults are active, short-lived, do not feed on commodities, and can fly.
Commodities attacked
A wide variety of dried animal and vegetable products, especially dried tobacco leaves, cigarettes, cigars, flours cereals, coffee, nuts, and dried fruits.
Economic Importance
Of high importance in processed goods, herbaria and museums. A minor pest in raw cereals.
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