Trogoderma breve

Trogoderma breve is a of in the Dermestidae, Megatominae. Like other members of the Trogoderma, it is associated with stored product environments. The genus Trogoderma includes several significant stored grain pests, most notably the (T. granarium), which is a federally quarantined pest in the United States. Trogoderma species are characterized by their ability to withstand adverse conditions, including extended periods without food.

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How to pronounce Trogoderma breve: //ˌtroʊɡoʊˈdɜːrmə ˈbrɛvi//

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Similar Taxa

  • Trogoderma granariumThe is the most economically significant ; T. breve may be confused with it in stored product surveys, though T. granarium is smaller (approximately 2 mm) and has distinctive coloration with lighter markings on dark
  • Trogoderma variabileThe warehouse is another common stored product pest in the same ; are typically larger and have more variable patterning than T. breve
  • Trogoderma glabrumThe cabinet shares similar preferences; T. glabrum is noted for its unique reversed developmental capability under starvation conditions

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