Rhyzopertha dominica (Fabricius)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Coleoptera: Bostrichoidea: Bostrichidae

Common name

Lesser grain borer

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

A pest of stored grains, mainly rice, ragi, maize and other millets, both externally and internally. Also infests other stored commodities.

Pest status

A serious pest of stored commodities.

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