The khapra beetle, trogodernia granarium, is polyphagous and infests stored grains. The distribution and economic importance of each species are discussed. Serious pest of stored wheat, groundnut and other grains, such as maize, rice, oat, jowar and occasionally pulses. Molecular identification of trogoderma granarium coleoptera. Induction and termination of diapause in khapra beetle, trogoderma. The khapra beetle is one of the most destructive pests of whole grain and cereal products in warmer areas of the world.
This document is eeny372 originally published as dpi entomology circular 262, one of a series of the department of entomology and nematology, ufifas extension. Sources of khapra beetle, trogoderma granarium, infestation1,2. It can also successfully complete its life cycle in copra, dried fruits and various gums. A key for identifying larvae of the nearctic species of trogoderrtia and diagnostic notes on larvae of several other trogoderma species are also included. Its ability to survive for long periods under extreme conditions facilitates its spread through international commerce, which has led to invasions of new geographic regions. Biology and control of the khapra beetle, trogoderma. Regulatory control of khapra beetle storedproductinsects. The khapra beetle, trogoderma granarium, is a voracious feeder of stored products and is considered one of the most important quarantine pests globally. This insect has been recognized among the first 100 of the worlds worst invaders.
Trogoderma granarium usually occurs in various dry stored products of primarily plant origin. Trogoderma granarium khapra beetle is an outstanding. Different diets affecting biology and digestive physiology of the khapra beetle, trogoderma. Khapra beetle, trogoderma granarium everts edis university of. Primary hosts are cereals, buckwheat, cereal products, pulses, alfalfa, various vegetable seeds, herbs, spices and various nuts. The biology of the dermestid beetles, trogoderma granarium. Dermestidae, is the most widely distributed and the primary destructive insect pest of stored products in tropical regions howe, 1965. The biology of the dermestid beetles, trogoderma granarium everts and trogoderma versicolor creutz. Pdf the khapra beetle, trogoderma granarium everts, is a global pest species of stored grain products. This most extensive part of the book deals with compounds generally known as. Studies on the dermestid beetle trogoderma granarium everts.
Papers published from the pages of the international recognized journal biharean biologist. Dermestidae on ten diets barley, corn, millet, rice, rye. Both adult and larva cause damage to the grains by chewing a hole and eating up kernel. Biology, some physiological processes and cold hardiness of trogoderma granarium everts coleoptera.
Trogoderma granarium, the khapra beetle zoology for ias. Descriptions, biology, and notes on the identification of some trogoderma larvae. Tree and forestry science and biotechnology 4 special issue 2, 3538 2010 global science books t. Pdf concern has been expressed that stored grain pests especially the. Descriptions, biology, and notes on the identification oi. The biology of the dermestid beetles trogoderma granarium everts and trogoderma versicolor creutz. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account.
The khapra beetle, trogoderma granarium everts, is one. The biscuit beetle trogoderma granarium, also called cabinet beetle, which originated in. Trogoderma is a genus of beetles in the family dermestidae, the skin beetles. Abdulla, biological and ecological studies of khapra beetle and red flour beetle on a. Dermestidae is a serious pest of stored grains and stored products groundnut, cotton, barley, rice, millet, sesame, sorghum, wheat, maize. Lifehistory and behaviour of trogoderma parabile beal. The holotype is deposited in the the holotype is deposited in the collection of the first author, paratypes in the collections. Pdf molecular identification of trogoderma granarium. Masons column in grain journal more storedproduct entomology books other trade. Khapra beetle, trogoderma granarium everts coleoptera. Department of biological sciences downloaded from opus, university of lethbridge.
These descriptions supplement those of several trogoderwia larvae i published in 1954 i. The adult khapra beetle is oval shaped and light brown. Trogoderma granarium was unable to displace any of the competing. Khapra beetle, trogoderma granarium everts insecta. The biology and behaviour of trogoderma granarium everts. The khapra beetle, trogoderma granarium everts also known as. Analysis of phytosanitary risk of khapra beetle trogoderma. Different diets affecting biology, physiology and cold tolerance of. Reference book indicator of quarantine andotherdangerous.
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