Which pest is found in whole grains or seeds and has a shiny dark brown body with white, legless larvae?

• A. Red Confused Flour Beetle
• B. Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle
• C. Granary Weevil
• D. Indian Meal Moth

Answer: (C)

This item tests recognizing a stored-grain pest that attacks whole kernels and has legless larvae. The granary weevil fits perfectly: adults are shiny dark brown beetles with a long snout, and they infest whole grains and seeds rather than milled or processed products. The larvae develop inside the grain kernels and are white and legless, staying hidden until the damage becomes evident. That combination of attacking intact grains and having legless larvae inside the seed is distinctive, making the granary weevil the best match for the description. The other pests typically associate with processed foods or have larvae that are caterpillar-like or otherwise not confined inside intact kernels.