The red flour (flour) beetle is found in stored grains and food products such as flour, pasta…

Adult insects feed on stored foods, mainly on ground products. They do not feed on whole grains, but they can feed on broken grains.
The red flour beetle leads to the loss and spoilage of stored food, as it affects its flavor. Food damaged by the red flour beetle is not medically harmful, even if it is eaten, but it tastes unpleasant.