Caryedon serratus (Fabricius)
Taxonomic position
Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomeloidea: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae
Common names
Groundnut borer, tamarind seed beetle
Habitat / Crop(s) damaged
Groundnut, tamarind.

The beetles are seen inside ripening fruits of tamarind and in stored groundnut and tamarind.
Pest status
Minor.
Images
Caryedon serratus- dorsal view Caryedon serratus- lateral view