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Which among the following insect can survive at less than 2% stored grain moisture?

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The Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is a quarantine pest famous for surviving extreme dryness ($<$ 2% moisture) and high temperatures.

Updated On: Jul 24, 2026

Cadra cautella
Rhyzopertha dominica
Trogoderma granarium
Sitotroga cerealella

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The Correct Option is C

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