Flour beetle
- Pronunciation
- /FLOWR-bee-tl/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Flour beetle
- Plural
- Flour beetles
Definition
A type of beetle belonging to the genus *Tribolium*, particularly *Tribolium castaneum* (red flour beetle) and *Tribolium confusum* (confused flour beetle), known for infesting stored grains and flour.
Etymology
Derived from their association with flour storage, where they are commonly found.
Example
Flour beetles are a major pest in grain storage facilities worldwide.
Related Terms
- Grain pests
- Stored grain insects
- Tenebrionidae
Usage Notes
Flour beetles are difficult to control due to their resistance to insecticides.