Silvanus bidentatus
(Fabricius, 1792)
flat bark beetle, two-toothed grain beetle
Silvanus bidentatus is a small silvanid flat bark beetle with a broad, flattened body adapted for living under bark and in stored products. It has been introduced widely across temperate regions and is known from North America, Europe, and Oceania. The is often found in association with stored grain and cereal products, though it also occurs naturally under tree bark.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Silvanus bidentatus: //sɪlˈvænəs ˌbaɪdɛnˈtɑːtəs//
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Distribution
North America, Europe, and Oceania. Records indicate presence across temperate regions of these continents.
Human Relevance
Known as a stored product pest under the "two-toothed grain ." Infests grain, cereal products, and other stored foodstuffs. Its presence in stored goods can lead to economic losses and quality degradation.