Prostephanus truncatus

Pronunciation
/PROH-steh-fah-nus TRUN-kat-us/
Category
Taxonomy

Definition

A species of beetle known as the larger grain borer. It is a major agricultural pest, particularly in stored cereal grains.

Etymology

Latin *pro*, meaning 'before', *Stephanus*, meaning 'crown', and *truncatus*, meaning 'cut off'.

Example

Prostephanus truncatus is a serious threat to stored grain crops in Africa.

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