BEETLES (STORED PRODUCT)

Possibly European in origin as it is extremely similar to other European species.

Thought to be native to Africa but now found throughout the world in stored food products.

This species may be native to North America, but now is found throughout the world as a pest of stored dry legumes.

Originally it was believed that this insect has a European origin, but its presence in the U.S. in certain natural settings suggests that it might be native to the United States. It is found widely throughout North America and in Europe, but is most important as a pest in North America.

Possibly unknown, but this beetle is now found throughout the world, and is more common in the western states of the U.S. than the east or southeast.

Possibly a native of North Africa, but now cosmopolitan.

Possibly unknown, as it is now found throughout the world. There are several hundred species of spider beetles, of which at least 24 species are associated with food products.

Possibly native to North America, as it is a member of a family of beetles which are found only in the western hemisphere. This is the only species in the family that presents itself as a food pest, as all others occur outdoors under bark and logs.

Thought to be native to Egypt, where it was found in the tomb of King Tut, this beetle now is found throughout the world.

It is native to India but now occurs throughout the world due to commerce and movement of infested products. It is established in all tropical regions and while commonly found in North America it does not survive well outside of the stored food products.

Native to Africa, and found in jars of grains placed in the tombs of Pharaohs around 2500 B.C. It now is found throughout the world, and is more of a pest in the U.S. in the cooler climates than in the warmer states.

This species may be native to North America, but now is found throughout the world as a pest of stored dry legumes.

Most species in this group are native insects in North America and they are found just about everywhere there is food material for them. The family is a large and diverse one, with most species being very small, less than 1/4 inch long.

This beetle is found throughout the world as one of the most common and most destructive pests of food in storage. It is easily transported and spread in infested materials.

Likely European in origin this beetle is found throughout the world.

These beetles are found worldwide in many kinds of stored food products, including dried fruit, grains, flours, dried mushrooms, and other vegetable-based foods. It is a scavenger that often is in association with other food pests. They may also be found outside, feeding on damaged, moldy fruits or vegetables or under the bark of dead trees.

This beetle occurs worldwide, and its exact origin may not be known.

Possibly European in origin, but now found throughout the world

Believed to have originated in the eastern Mediterranean region, this weevil is now worldwide in occurrence, particularly in the cooler regions of the world. In the U.S. it tends to be more common in the northern half of the country.

Possibly a native of Europe, but now found throughout the world.

Possibly European in origin but found throughout the world.

A number of species exist in this genus, including the common Dermestes maculatus, a species found worldwide and possibly originating in Europe or Asia.

Native to India, but now present throughout the world where aggressive eradication efforts are not made. It was first discovered in the U.S. in California in 1953, possibly present for several years before that, and at this time it still remains eradicated from North America.

This beetle is found throughout the world, including in all of North America, where it is no longer found commonly as a food pest. This may be due partly to the better storage of meat products, which were often subjected to attack by this beetle.

Possibly originating in the West Indies where it is believed to have fed on trees and their roots, this beetle is now found worldwide. Most other members of the family have larvae that are wood feeders, including several that are destructive to structural wood members and furniture.

This beetle is found throughout the world, as a minor pest of stored food products.

Possibly unknown, as this beetle has been found worldwide for many centuries.

There are many native species of these beetles in North America, and likely some non-native species found in food products.

Native to the Indo-Australian region, but now found as a pest of food products throughout the world.

Possibly native to northern Africa, as the beetles have been found in Egyptian mummies. The Red-legged Ham Beetle is now found throughout the world.

Its origin is believed to be India, but it now is one of the most important grain destroying pests in the world, and is found worldwide.

Possibly unknown, as this beetle has been found worldwide for many centuries.

Many native species are found in North America, and likely some introduced species are associated with infestations of food products.

Not known for certain, as some literature suggests it is of European origin, while others suggest it may be native to North America, given that it is found in natural settings in the U.S. It is now found throughout the world.

Possibly unknown, as it is worldwide in its occurrence now, and is found widely throughout the United States. A close relative, the Khapra Beetle, originated in India.

Possibly unknown, as it is now found throughout the world. There are several hundred species of spider beetles, of which at least 24 species are associated with food products.

Possibly European in origin, but now found throughout the world. The yellow mealworm is found in the U.S. primarily in the cooler northern states, and a related species, the Dark Mealworm, is found throughout the country.