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.

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