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Kornkäfer

Sitophilus granarius

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇲🇳 Mongolia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Insecta (Insekten)

Coleoptera (Käfer)

Species

Sitophilus granarius (Kornkäfer)

Names in Other Languages

German Kornkäfer

Similar Species in Sitophilus

Sitophilus zeamais

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kornkäfer?

The scientific name of Kornkäfer is Sitophilus granarius. It belongs to the genus Sitophilus.

Where does Kornkäfer live?

Kornkäfer is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Portugal.

What family does Kornkäfer belong to?

Kornkäfer (Sitophilus granarius) belongs to the genus Sitophilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryophthoridae.

What kingdom does Kornkäfer belong to?

Kornkäfer (Sitophilus granarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Kornkäfer?

The closest relatives of Kornkäfer in the genus Sitophilus include Palm weevil.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Sitophilus — 2 Species

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Kornkäfer

Sitophilus granarius

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Sitophilus zeamais

Data verified März 2026

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