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Granary Weevil

Sitophilus granarius

Classification

Class
Insecta

The wheat weevil (Sitophilus granarius), also known as the grain weevil or granary weevil, is an insect that feeds on cereal grains, and is a common pest in a significant part of the world. It can cause significant damage to harvested stored grains, and may drastically decrease crop yields. The females lay many eggs, and the larvae eat the inside of the grain kernels.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Germany · 22United Kingdom · 14France · 1Italy · 1Netherlands · 1Spain · 1