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Tenebroides mauritanicus
Tenebroides mauritanicus, commonly known as the cadelle. Is a common cosmopolitan pest in storehouses and granaries.
A female can lay about 1000 eggs in her lifetime but typically lays eggs in groups of about 50, loosely placed among food products. These hatch in about 10 days, depending on ambient temperature. The larvae feed on a variety of stored foods such as nuts, grains, and dried fruit. Meanwhile, the adults are exclusively carnivorous, feeding on other insects such as Tribolium (flour beetles) and Rhyzopertha (false powderpost beetles). This species can go for long periods without food, over 50 days for adults and over 120 days for larvae.
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Sales Unit | Each |
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Origin | USA (CA) |
Common Names | Cadelle beetle |
Quality | A1- |
Preservation Option | Alcohol |
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