Tribolium castaneum, Tribolium confusum

Tribolium castaneum, 

Tribolium confusum

The flour bugs are one of the most dangerous pests on grain, flour and dough products.

Mass multiply occurs in warehouses where old deposits of flour still have grain remains in it.

The length of the body for both types is 3.5 mm.

They tolerate high temperatures.

A strong cannibalism is observed among them - eating their eggs and pupae.