RICE WEEVIL

RICE WEEVIL
Despite the name, the Rice weevil will infest stored grain products, cereals, wheat products, fruits, beans, and nuts in addition to rice. It is primarily a pest in warmer environments. The adults will readily fly to new areas to infest. The reddish brown adults are about 1/8th inch long.

Rice Weevil anatomy

1.Antenna- clubbed
2.Eyes
3.Head- has snout
4.Legs- 6
5.Wings- wings under elytra
6.Thorax- 4 distinct red marks
7.Petiole- none
8.Abdomen
9.Color- reddish brown
10.Other- larvae very destructive

Life Cycle
The female lays up to 25 eggs per day directly into the kernels of infected grain products. In her 4-5 month life span, she will lay 300-400 eggs. About half the eggs will not hatch. The larvae and pupae remain in the kernel for a month, becoming adults which will leave in 3-4 days. In warm weather, the life cycle can be a little as 32 days.