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| + | The warehouse beetle, ''Trogoderma variabile'', can reach about 6.3mm in size. | ||
| + | The larvae are a threat in particular to plant and insect collections. They feed primarily on dried grains, but have also been on animal specimens in the museum setting. Their setae (hair-like structures) are regularly shed and can cause respiratory and digestive irritation to anyone exposed. | ||
| − | + | From egg to adult, their life cycle persists for 30-37 days. Adults are able to fly. The Warehouse Beetle is very tolerant of starvation,low humidity and other adverse environmental conditions. Therefore it is a very persistent pest that is unresponsive to some pest treatments. | |
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| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
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| + | * MuseumPests.net: [http://museumpests.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Warehouse-Beetle.pdf Warehouse Beetle] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:52, 26 June 2022
Description
The warehouse beetle, Trogoderma variabile, can reach about 6.3mm in size. The larvae are a threat in particular to plant and insect collections. They feed primarily on dried grains, but have also been on animal specimens in the museum setting. Their setae (hair-like structures) are regularly shed and can cause respiratory and digestive irritation to anyone exposed.
From egg to adult, their life cycle persists for 30-37 days. Adults are able to fly. The Warehouse Beetle is very tolerant of starvation,low humidity and other adverse environmental conditions. Therefore it is a very persistent pest that is unresponsive to some pest treatments.
Resources and Citations
- MuseumPests.net: Warehouse Beetle