Minute Brown Scavenger Beetles

Pronunciation
/my-NOOT BROWN SKAV-en-jurr BEE-tuhls/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Minute Brown Scavenger Beetle
Plural
Minute Brown Scavenger Beetles

Definition

Small beetles belonging to the family Lathridiidae, known for their scavenging behavior.

Etymology

From Latin 'lathris' meaning 'stalker' or 'thief', and 'idi' meaning 'small'.

Example

Minute brown scavenger beetles are often found in kitchens and pantries, feeding on spilled grains and other organic debris.

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