Rice Weevil

Rice Weevil

Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Family: Curculionidae Subfamily: Dryophthorinae Genus: Sitophilus Species: S. oryzae Binomial name: Sitophilus oryzae The rice weevil, scientifically named Sitophilus Oryzae is a severe pest found in stored granary products. It is harmful to many crops like rice, wheat, and maize. Description The fully grown rice…