Sitotroga Cerealella (Noun)
Meaning
Small moth whose larvae feed on kernels of stored grains.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Sitotroga cerealella, also known as the Angoumois grain moth, is a small moth whose larvae feed on kernels of stored grains.
- The infestation of sitotroga cerealella can lead to significant losses in grain storage facilities if not controlled promptly.
- Researchers studied the life cycle of sitotroga cerealella to develop effective strategies for its management in stored grains.
- Sitotroga cerealella is considered a major pest of grains worldwide due to its ability to infest and damage stored kernels.
- Infestations of sitotroga cerealella in stored grains can be difficult to detect, making regular monitoring essential to prevent significant losses.