small insects in nuts
Jun 25, 2018 • 3:18 AM UTC
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Samriti Dhawan
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A Bottle of nuts was left unattended by me for few days. when I opened its lid, it was full of tiny insects I just picked one of it and foldscoped it.
The pest was about 3-4 mm long and has a brown, flat body.
The pest was about 3-4 mm long and has a brown, flat body.
A tiny insect
head and compound eyes are visible
head
Antennae 1 even fine hair like structures are visible
Antennae 2
On each side of its body, it has six projections which are located just behind its head. It seems to be a grain beetle.
On each side of its body, it has six projections which are located just behind its head. It seems to be a grain beetle.
thorax
Abdomen
Hind legs
Anal region
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