Latheticus oryzae

Latheticus oryzae (common name Long headed Flour Beetle) is a species of beetle.

Description

This beetle is light brown in color with elongated body measuring 2-3mm. It resembles Tribolium casteneum..

Diet

Both adult and grub feed on a milled product and can exist as a secondary infestation in stored grains. It attacks cereals, flour, packaged food, rice and rice products.

Reproduction

The female lays 400 white eggs on grains.

References

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