The sawtoothed grain beetles (Oryzaephilus surinamensis). Insects on chia seeds.

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ryzaephilus surinamensis, the sawtoothed grain beetle, is a beetle in the superfamily Cucujoidea. It is a common, worldwide pest of grain and grain products as well as chocolate, drugs, and tobacco. O. surinamensis is one of the most commonly encountered insects in grain, pet foods, and seeds. Feeding results in shrinkage of the dry mass of the infested product and in increased water content due to the metabolic activity of the insects which can result in mold growth. In grain, insect damage decreases value and can make it unfit for use; sufficient numbers of insect fragments or live insects can result in rejection by the purchaser.

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Size: 3584px × 2389px
Location: Poland
Photo credit: © Tomasz Klejdysz / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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