Saw-Toothed Grain Beetles
Oryzaephilus surinamensis
Appearance
- Adult — 2.5–3mm in length. 6 saw–like projections on each side of the thorax. Long length of head behind the eyes.
- Larva — yellow to brown with a brown head.
Lifecycle
- 20 days at 35°C, 3–4 months at 20°C. Lower limit of 18°C. More tolerant to temperature extremes than the Merchant Grain Beetle.
Habits
- Feeds on cereals and cereal products and can also be found on dried fruit, nuts, etc.
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