Red flour beetle
- Pronunciation
- /RED FLOWR BEET-uhl/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Red flour beetle
- Plural
- Red flour beetles
Definition
A species of beetle (Tribolium castaneum) that is a major pest in stored grains and flour processing areas.
Etymology
From the reddish-brown color of the adult beetles, combined with their association with flour.
Example
The red flour beetle is notorious for its ability to infest stored grain products.
Related Terms
- Flour beetles
- Tenebrionidae
- Grain pests