description Cigarette Beetle Overview
The cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serricorne) is a small, reddish-brown stored-product beetle in the family Ptinidae. It is found worldwide, especially where dried tobacco is stored, and its larvae feed on tobacco and many pantry materials, including flour, cereals, spices, dried fruit, coffee, cocoa, nuts, rice, and pet food. Adults resemble drugstore beetles, but cigarette beetles have smooth wing covers and a hood-like pronotum [UF/IFAS](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN384).
help Cigarette Beetle FAQ
What does the cigarette beetle eat?
The larvae feed on dried tobacco and many pantry materials, including flour, cereals, spices, and dried plant products. This makes the species a common stored-product pest.
What is the scientific name of the cigarette beetle?
The cigarette beetle is Lasioderma serricorne. It is a small reddish-brown beetle in the family Ptinidae.
Where are cigarette beetles found?
The species is found worldwide, especially in places where dried tobacco or other stored products are kept. Infestations can occur in household pantries as well as commercial storage.
Can cigarette beetles damage food besides tobacco?
Yes. Their larvae can infest pantry products such as flour, cereals, and spices in addition to tobacco. The problem is caused by larval feeding inside stored dry materials.
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