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Longheaded flour beetle

Latheticus oryzae

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Insecta (Insects)

Coleoptera (Beetles)

Species

Latheticus oryzae (Longheaded flour beetle)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Longheaded flour beetle?

The scientific name of Longheaded flour beetle is Latheticus oryzae. It belongs to the genus Latheticus.

Where does Longheaded flour beetle live?

Longheaded flour beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (17 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France.

What family does Longheaded flour beetle belong to?

Longheaded flour beetle (Latheticus oryzae) belongs to the genus Latheticus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tenebrionidae.

What kingdom does Longheaded flour beetle belong to?

Longheaded flour beetle (Latheticus oryzae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Latheticus — 1 Species

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Longheaded flour beetle

Latheticus oryzae

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Data verified March 2026

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