Grain borer
- Pronunciation
- /GRAYN BOR-er/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Grain borer
- Plural
- Grain borers
Definition
A group of beetles belonging to the family Bostrichidae, known for their ability to infest stored grains.
Etymology
From 'grain' and 'borer', referring to their habit of boring into stored grains.
Example
Grain borers are a major pest of stored wheat and other cereals.
Related Terms
- Stored grain pests
- Bostrichidae
Usage Notes
There are two main species of grain borers, the lesser grain borer (R. dominica) and the larger grain borer (Prostephanus truncatus).