Angoumois grain moth

Pronunciation
/an-goo-MWAH grain moth/
Category
Species
Singular
Angoumois grain moth
Plural
Angoumois grain moths

Definition

A pest of stored grains, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.

Etymology

Named after the region of Angoulême in France where it was first identified.

Example

The Angoumois grain moth is a major threat to stored grains worldwide.

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