Lasioderma serricorne

Pronunciation
/las-ee-oh-der-mah ser-rik-orne/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Lasioderma serricorne
Plural
Lasioderma serricornes

Definition

The species commonly known as the 'cigarette beetle', a small, reddish-brown beetle that feeds on various stored products, including tobacco, cereals, and other dry goods.

Etymology

From Greek 'Lasio-', meaning 'hairy', and 'derma', meaning 'skin'. The species name 'serricorne' refers to the serrated, horn-like projections on its antennae.

Example

The Lasioderma serricorne beetle is a common pest in stored food products worldwide.

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