Lasioderma serricorne (F.)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Coleoptera: Bostrichoidea: Ptinidae: Xyletininae: Lasiodermini

This species was earlier placed in the family Anobiidae, which is now a subfamily of Ptinidae.

Common names

Tobacco borer beetle, cigarette beetle

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Turmeric, tobacco and many other stored commodities.

Pest status

A major pest of stored commodities.

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