Rust-Red Flour Beetles
Tribolium castaneum
Appearance
- Adult — 3–4mm in length. Eyes are close together (as seen from the underside). Last three segments of the antennae form a club.
- Larva — Whitish to yellow–brown, 1 – 5mm long. 3 pairs of legs and active. Moults 7–8 times. Preference for clean flour. Pupates in foodstuffs.
Lifecycle
- About 20 days at 37.5°C, 45 days at 27.5°C. Adults may live for up to 6 months.
Habits
- Will fly at high temperatures.
- Feeds on cereals, nuts, spices and dried fruit.
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