Merchant Grain Beetles
Anobiid and Lyctus species
Merchant grain beetles are typically not found in grain products, but instead like to attack cereals, cake mixes, macaroni, cookies and chocolate. Merchant grain beetles are dark brown and have six saw-like teeth on each side of their bodies. They can grow to be one-eighth of an inch long and have very flat bodies.
Pest Stats
Color
Brown
Legs
6
Shape
Narrow oval
Size
1/10
Antennae
Yes
Region
Found throughout U.S.
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