Meaning of the word "red flour beetle" in English

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red flour beetle

US /red ˈflaʊər ˈbiːtl/
UK /red ˈflaʊər ˈbiːtl/
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Noun

1.

a small, reddish-brown beetle (Tribolium castaneum) that is a common pest of stored grain products and flour

Example:
The warehouse was infested with red flour beetles.
To prevent red flour beetles, store flour in airtight containers.
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