Description :
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Distribution : Tropics
Morphology : Imago 1,5-2 mm, flat-shaped, light brown in color, thorax and head length are almost half the body length, filiform and long antenna, females’ antenna is shorter than male.
Life cycle :
In Optimum
Condition (330C, 70% humidity)
Maximum population growth per month
60
Female beetle may produce up to 200 eggs
Eggs
: located between commodities
Larva : capable of eating seeds’ germs, resulting in decreased percentage of
germination. Causes heavy shrinkage, decrease in nutrition and quality.
External feeders
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1 Speciments found for this species:
Speciments list:
| Label | Collector | Collection Date | Author | Indentification Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.37.GY.88 | R.I.Pranata | 1981-06-11 00:00:00 | C.P.Haines | -0001-11-30 00:00:00 | Gabah (IR 42) |