Trogoderma granarium
- Pronunciation
- /TROH-goh-DER-ma gran-ARE-ee-um/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Trogoderma granarium
- Plural
- Trogoderma granaria
Definition
A species of beetle belonging to the family Dermestidae, commonly known as the khapra beetle. It is a major global pest of stored grain products.
Etymology
From Greek 'trogo', meaning 'gnawing' or 'eating', and 'granarium', referring to its association with stored grains.
Example
Trogoderma granarium larvae can survive for extended periods in dry, dormant conditions within infested grain stores.
Related Terms
- Dermestidae
- Grain pests
- Stored products
Usage Notes
This species is considered a serious agricultural pest due to its ability to infest and damage stored grains worldwide.