Khapra beetle

Trogoderma granarium is een keversoort uit de familie spekkevers (Dermestidae). Deze kever wordt ook khaprakever genoemd. It is considered one of the 1worst invasive species in the world.

Its endemic zone extends from Burma to western Africa and is limited by the 35° parallel to the north and the equator to the south. Adult Description: These brown beetles are oval had have yellowish- brown to reddish-brown transverse stripes on the elytra and are covered with fine hairs.

Males from to 2mm long and females are up to 3mm long. Larvae Description: The larvae are yellowish-brown and spindle-shaped that grow up to 5mm in . It is unique among dermestids because the larvae feed on stored grain. Life forInsect Origin: India Distribution: Middle East, Asia, Africa and Mediterranean.

Full list of list of khapra beetle countries. Features: Adult – tiny, dark brown, oval shape covered in dense hair Larvae – pale yellow, brown hea tufts of hair over body. Pathways: Imported grain . Many ships harbour endemic populations, larvae remaining concealed behind paint or rust scale, and because of its notoriety the species is on the .

Hosts: Khapra beetle will feed on most any dried plant or animal matter. They can feed on products with as little as moisture content and can develop on animal matter . It prefers grain, oilseeds and cereal products but can also develop on animal matter. The khapra beetle is found in hot dry areas. Larvae feed on grains but the beetle does not bore into the grain. Young larvae feed on damaged grains but older larvae can feed on whole grains.

Adults oval, 2-mm, females somewhat larger than . Classification, description, commodities affecte damage, life history, signs of infestation, control and geographic range. Vertalingen khapra beetle ENNL. Bron: , Zie MWB Natuurwoordenboek. Voorbeeldzinnen met ` khapra beetle `. Staat je antwoord er niet bij of heb je een vraag waarbij het . Description of Khapra beetle , exotic pest, including identification, control, damage and life cycle. Infested grain also becomes contaminated with beetles, cast skins and hairs from larvae, which can be a health risk and are difficult to remove.

The Khapra beetle is extremely destructive in stored grains and seeds, damaging between and of product. The beetle can survive without food for long period and the first sign of infestation will be cast larval skins. Monitoring this beetle early is essential.