Adult: it is allongé1ovale, slightly flattened, covered with a dense pubescence, and measure 7-9 mm in length. The antennae are clubbed. The body is dark brown to black.
The adults fly and live between 60 and 90 days.
The larvae are yellow-brown, elongated, cylindrical shape. His body is covered with a dense pubescence. At maturity, it can measure up to 20 mm in length
Lifecycle
The females lay their eggs randomly on food sources
Optimal development is 45 days at temperatures between 18 and 20 ° C and a relative humidity of 80%.
Habit
Feeds on various food products of animal origin, such as leather, cheese and dried fish.
Feeds the remains of other insects and plant products rich in protein.
Engineering extermination favors the use of environmentally friendly methods and biological products with low impact
