: 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
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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.
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Brooks Johnson, Star Tribune, 8 Aug. 2020
Brooks Johnson, Star Tribune, 8 Aug. 2020
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“Khapra beetle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/khapra%20beetle. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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