Description :

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Distribution : Around the world, especially in warm and tropical regions

Morphology : Imago 3-4 mm, generally has almost triangle-shaped body, globular with long limbs and antenna, two jagged rear limbs, shaped like horseshoe, there are parts of elytra not covered by the abdomen.

Life cycle :
In Optimum Condition (30-35⁰C, 70% humidity, adult eggs) : 27 days
Maximum population growth per month : 50
Female beetle may produce up to 150 eggs
Eggs : commonly attached to seed surface, hatches after 3-4 days in 24,4-30,7 ⁰C, humidity relative to 67,5-82,6%
Larva : 14 days, settled Larva s enter seeds immediately and start breeding there.
Pupa : 4-6 days
Imago : generally short-lived

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