Cigarette beetle

Pronunciation
/sɪɡəˈrɛt ˈbiːtl/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Cigarette beetle
Plural
Cigarette beetles

Definition

A small beetle (Lasioderma serricorne) that feeds on tobacco and other stored products.

Etymology

Named for its association with tobacco.

Example

The cigarette beetle is a common pest of tobacco warehouses.

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