Rusty Grain Beetle

Pronunciation
/RUH-stee GRAYN BEE-tuhl/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Rusty Grain Beetle
Plural
Rusty Grain Beetles

Definition

A species of beetle, Cryptolestes ferrugineus, that is a secondary pest of cereals and cereal products.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ferrugineus', meaning 'rusty' or 'reddish'.

Example

The rusty grain beetle is often found in temperate climates and can cause significant damage to stored grains.

Related Terms

  • Grain Insects
  • Stored Grain Pests