Cigarette Beetle
Lasioderma serricorne
Color: Brown, Slightly shiny appearance
Size: 2 – 3 mm
Shape: Oval, Compat and Hump
Nutrition: Adults eat infrequently, consuming stored food.
Larvae eat tobacco, stored grains, dried fruits, etc.
Habitat: Worldwide
General Behavior
They live in places such as stored food facilities, warehouses, homes, production areas.
Their life cycle involves laying eggs on food sources.
During the pupal stage they form silky cocoons.
They are most active above 18°C.
Adults are strong fliers and are attracted to light.
Threats
They have no threats against people. They don’t bite, they don’t spread diseases.
They are economically damaging.
How Do We Recognize Infestation?
Sighting of adult insects flying and crawling on surfaces in the presence of light sources.
Larvae on food and food packaging.
Appearance of holes in packaging.
Bad odor and bad taste in food