Coffee Bean Weevil

Araecerus Fasciculatus

Appearance

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  • Adults: 1.5-4mm in length
  • It is a dark brown beetle with light brown spots and long antennae
  • The footless, slim larvae are curved and hairy and grow to a length of 5-6mm

Lifecycle

  • The beetle flies to fields and lays its eggs on damaged cobs
  • The larvae bore into coffee beans in which they pupate

Habits

  • They mainly infest corn, cocoa, coffee beans, dried fruits, nutmegs, ginger etc