Cryptolestes ferrugineus explained

Cryptolestes ferrugineus is a 1.5-2.5 mm long species of lined flat bark beetle, possibly native to Europe.[1] [2] It currently has a cosmopolitan distribution, and is referred to by the common name the rusty grain beetle. It is one of the most common pests of stored grains, grain products, dry plants and dry plant products.[3]

Notes and References

  1. [Fauna Europaea]
  2. Norman H.. Joy. 1932. A Practical Handbook of British Beetles. Nature. 130. 3275. 186. 10.1038/130186a0. 1932Natur.130..186I.
  3. Bharathi . Vimala S K . Jayas . Digvir S . Jian . Fuji . Effects of Insect Density, Movement Period, and Temperature on Three-Dimensional Movement and Distribution of Adult Cryptolestes ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae) . Journal of Insect Science . 1 May 2022 . 22 . 3 . 3 . 10.1093/jisesa/ieac020 . 35512684 . 9071543 . 18 July 2022.

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