Sitophilus oryzae

Rice Weevil at Freshwater Creek, VIC

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Identification history

Sitophilus oryzae	2 Jun 2025	MichaelMulvaney
Sitophilus oryzae	4 Dec 2024	WendyEM
Sitophilus granarius	21 Apr 2024	WendyEM

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WendyEM wrote:

4 Dec 2024

found in my chook's wheat/feed
Sitophilus granarius or oryzae
https://storedgrain.com.au/stored-grain-pests-identification-the-back-pocket-guide-2011/
https://apps.lucidcentral.org/pppw_v10/text/web_full/entities/rice_lesser_grain_weevil_338.htm
https://www.grainscanada.gc.ca/en/grain-quality/manage/identify-an-insect/primary-insect-pests/rice-weevil.html

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Sighting information

16 - 100 Abundance
1 Mar 2024 02:25 PM Recorded on
WendyEM Recorded by
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WendyEM NatureMapr Barwon South West Weevils (Curculionoidea) Beetles (Coleoptera) Insects

Additional information

wheat grains Associated plant
Less than 5mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Sitophilus oryzae Scientific name
Rice Weevil Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Medium weed or pest
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