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Cigarette Beetle
Lasioderma serricorne
Appearance
- Adult — 2–3mm in length. Humped thorax. Elytra (wings cases) are smooth.
- Larva - very similar to the Biscuit beetle.
Lifecycle
- Life cycle — 25 days at 30–35°C. Unlikely to develop below 17°C. Adults live for 2 to 6 weeks.
Habits
- Will often fly.
- Will infest a wide product range including tobacco, cereals, pulses, dried fruit and spices.
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