khapra beetle
insect
Also known as: Trogoderma granarium
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The khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is a dermestid beetle native to the Indian subcontinent. It is considered a serious pest of stored grain worldwide. Unlike other dermestids, the larvae of the khapra beetle feed on stored grain. Dermestid beetles, in general, are scavenging insects, with their larvae feeding on materials like furs, skins, feathers, and horn. Adult dermestids are typically small, ranging from 1 to 12 mm, and are usually brown or black.12
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