Flat Grain Beetle
Cryptolestes Ferrugineus
Identification
Adult — About 1/8" in length. Flattened body with very long antennae. Light red to dark reddish brown. Larva — yellowish–white. 0.5mm long growing to 4mm when mature.
Description
Adults are winged but rarely fly. Feeds on cereals, dates, dried fruits and other commodities.
Prefers warm damp conditions. 69–103 days at 21°C, 26 days at 38°C.
