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Confused flour beetle
Species of beetle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum), a type of darkling beetle known as a flour beetle, is a globally found, common pest insect known for attacking and infesting stored flour and grain. They are one of the most common and most destructive insect pests for grain and other food products stored in silos, warehouses, grocery stores, and homes.[2] They engage in cannibalistic behaviors for population control and nutritional benefits.[3] [4]Tribolium confusum practices kin selection to improve individual fitness.[5] Multiple chemicals have been used to manage their infestation, including pyrethin and fungal insecticides.[6][7]
Tribolium confusum | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Tenebrionidae |
Genus: | Tribolium |
Species: | T. confusum |
Binomial name | |
Tribolium confusum Jacquelin du Val, 1863[1] | |
The "confused" in the beetle's name is due to it being confused with the red flour beetle, not because of its walking pattern.[8]