Stored Product Beetle Diagnosis

Dichotomous Key

Beetle Pests of Stored Products

Instructions

Choose between the options shown on each slide below and click on the choice you beliece is correct. When you come to a particular species you can click on that species name to find more information about it.

References

The key above draws heavily from previous identification resources made available in the following references:

  • Gorham, J.R. 1991. Insect and Mite Pests in Food An Illustrated Key. Volume I. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. vii + 310pp.
  • Bousquet, Y. 1990. Beetles associated with stored products in Canada: An identification guide. Research Branch, Agriculture Canada, Ottawa, ON. v + 220pp.