Life cycle of Ulomoides dermestoides (Fairmaire, 1893) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) under laboratory conditions

Introduction of Ulomoides Dermestoides (Chevrolat, 1878) (Coleoptera) to North Macedonia: Unveiling the First Human-Induced Record of a Novel Species – Short Communication

“…Therefore, in this paper we base our observations on the potential risk of adaptation of the species in its natural habitats in the country solely on the literature data that refer to its biology within its range of distribution. Biology of the species: This species has complete metamorphosis with four life stages presented with egg, seven larval instars, pupa and adult stage (Morillo-Garcia et al, 2016). The average life cycle (from egg to adult stage) has duration of 67.63 days.…”

“…The average life cycle (from egg to adult stage) has duration of 67.63 days. The semi-mobile pupae stage lasts 3-5 days after the larval stage, which lasts about 60 days (Morillo-Garcia et al, 2016).…”

“…dermestoides is widely used as a traditional medicine in the countries of South-East Asia, Africa, Australia, and particularly in Latin America. There are many scientific papers related to their breeding behavior, biology and life cycle (Garcés Molina et al, 2009;Marinoni & Ribeiro-Costa 2001;Morillo-Garcia et al 2016), as well as the effects caused by the beetle diet and their usage in traditional medicine (Aguilar-Toalá et al, 2022;Deyrup et al, 2021;Jasso-Villagomez et al, 2018). That is the main reason for its introduction in other countries of the world, including our country.…”

Efecto biocida del extracto de semillas de higuerilla (Ricinus communis) en Ulomoides dermestoides (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

“…Los órdenes de lepidópteros y coleópteros presentan la mayor cantidad de especies de insectos-plaga de importancia económica (Rodríguez-Tolosa et al, 2023). Dentro de este grupo tenemos a Ulomoides dermestoides Fairmaire, 1893 (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae), plaga de granos almacenados como maní, maíz, arroz y sorgo (Rodríguez, 2014;Morillo et al, 2016;Plata et al, 2020). Se alimenta principalmente del endospermo de la semilla y contamina los granos con sus excrementos, a la vez que promueve el enranciamiento por el ácido úrico que producen y el desarrollo de hongos; reduciendo así el valor económico del producto (da Silva & de Barros, 2021;Nikolaou et al, 2021).…”