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Tenebrio molitor is a darkling beetle whose larvae, the mealworm, are commercially farmed worldwide for animal feed and are increasingly studied as a sustainable human protein source.
Tribolium confusum is a global pest of stored grain and flour, named for the long-standing difficulty in distinguishing it from the closely related Red Flour Beetle.
Tribolium castaneum is a global stored-grain pest and widely used genetics model organism, capable of infesting milled flour and developing resistance to multiple insecticides.
The Pale Mottled Willow is a noctuid moth native to Europe and North Africa, recognized as a notable agricultural pest whose larvae feed on potatoes and root vegetables.
Trogoderma granarium, originating from South Asia, is considered one of the world's most destructive stored-grain pests and is listed among the 100 worst invasive species globally.
The Tropical Warehouse Moth, also known as the almond moth, is a global pest species highly notable for infesting stored grains, dried fruits, and other food products.
The Rice Weevil is a major pest of stored grains worldwide, distinguished from similar species by its ability to fly and its four pale spots on its wing covers.
The Maize Weevil is a serious agricultural pest known for infesting stored corn, characterized by its flight capability and distinct, deep punctures on its thorax.
The Grain Weevil is a globally widespread agricultural pest notable for being flightless, relying entirely on human grain storage and transport for its dispersal.
