Yellow mealworm
- Pronunciation
- /YEL-oh MEEL-worm/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Yellow mealworm
- Plural
- Yellow mealworms
Definition
Larvae of Tenebrio molitor, a species of beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, commonly found as pests in stored grains and grain products.
Etymology
Example
Yellow mealworms are considered pests because they infest stored grains.
Related Terms
- Tenebrionidae
- Grain pests
- Mealworms