Order: Coleoptera
Family: Anobiidae

Although the Cigarette Beetle received its common name because it infests stored tobacco, it also infests many other food and animal products. This beetle can be found all over the world. 

Description: Adults range in size from 1/16 to 1/8 inch long. They have an oval shape and their color is light brown. Larva color is white with long hairs.

Biology: The female cigarette beetle lays multiple eggs on dry food materials. Eggs hatch in 6–10 days depending on environmental conditions. The minimum temperature for development is 65 degrees F. Although adults live for a short 23–28 days, there are typically five overlapping generations per year. These insects are good fliers and are active in low light.

Habits: The Cigarette Beetle attacks a variety of dried food items such as spices, pet foods, grains, flour and herbs. Adults usually fly during the late afternoon and their increasing numbers can cause concern.