The confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum), a type of darkling beetle known as a flour beetle, is a globally found, common pest insect known for attacking and infesting stored flour and grain.

Learn to recognize a common pantry pest, often mistaken for a similar insect, and discover how to effectively maintain the quality of your stored grain products.

Apr 14, 2023 · The confused flour beetle, Tribolium confusum Jacquelin du Val, is a common insect that attacks stored grains and foods in the pantry. This insect has a world wide distribution and is very …

What Is a Confused Flour Beetle? The confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum) is a tiny reddish-brown insect that often sneaks into pantry staples like flour, cereal, dried pet food, and nuts.

These two beetles are often grouped together due to the similarity in their appearance, biology, and behavior. The confused flour beetle was named because of the confusion over its identity.

In this post, we’ll explore the biology of confused flour beetles, how to identify them, and practical strategies for prevention and control. What Are Confused Flour Beetles? Confused flour beetles are …

Nov 6, 2020 · The red and confused flour beetles may be present in large numbers in infested grain, but are unable to attack sound or undamaged grain (Walter). The adults are attracted to light, but will go …

Confused flour beetles are pests of stored grains, causing economic losses. Learn about their biology, life cycle, and effective management strategies to protect your products.

Confused flour beetles commonly infest flour and grain stored in silos, warehouses, grocery stores, and homes. They feed on broken grain, grain dust, and flour, especially flour of high moisture content, …

Sep 28, 2025 · The Confused Flour Beetle (Tribolium confusum) is a small insect belonging to the family Tenebrionidae. It is one of the most common stored-product pests worldwide, often found infesting …