khapra beetle

noun

khap·ra beetle ˈka-prə-

ˈkä-

: a dermestid beetle (Trogoderma granarium) that is native to the Indian subcontinent and is now a serious pest of stored grain in most parts of the world

Examples of khapra beetle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On the other side of the building, agricultural products are taken out of smaller but heavier containers and checked for pests, like the khapra beetle, that could wreak havoc on grain stores. —

Brooks Johnson, Star Tribune, 8 Aug. 2020

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