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Khapra beetle

Trogoderma granarium

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (19 countries), and South America (Venezuela).

🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇴 Somalia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇾 Syria 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇱 Mali 🇲🇷 Mauritania 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇪 Niger 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇸🇩 Sudan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Species

Trogoderma granarium (Khapra beetle)

Names in Other Languages

German Khaprakäfer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Khapra beetle?

The scientific name of Khapra beetle is Trogoderma granarium. It belongs to the genus Trogoderma.

Where does Khapra beetle live?

Khapra beetle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (19 countries), and South America (Venezuela).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France.

What family does Khapra beetle belong to?

Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) belongs to the genus Trogoderma, which is part of the taxonomic family Dermestidae.

What kingdom does Khapra beetle belong to?

Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Khapra beetle?

The closest relatives of Khapra beetle in the genus Trogoderma include Glabrous cabinet beetle, Warehouse beetle, Skin beetle.