sâu bột
Definition
- Noun:
- Mealworm: The larva of the darkling beetle (Tenebrio molitor), a common insect often found in stored grains and flour. It is a yellowish-brown worm-like creature.
- Flour worm: A common name referring to the same larva, highlighting its frequent presence in flour and grain products.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sâu bột thường được dùng làm thức ăn cho bò sát. (Mealworms are often used as food for reptiles.)
- Tôi tìm thấy sâu bột trong túi bột mì. (I found flour worms in the bag of flour.)
- Sâu bột là ấu trùng của bọ cánh cứng. (The mealworm is the larva of a beetle.)
Advanced Usage
- In scientific or agricultural contexts, "sâu bột" specifically refers to the larval stage of beetles in the Tenebrionidae family, which are pests in stored products.
- Sâu bột là một loài dịch hại kho quan trọng. (The mealworm is an important stored-product pest.)
Variants and Related Words
Sâu bột khô (n): Dried mealworm, often processed as animal feed or for human consumption.
- Sâu bột khô giàu protein. (Dried mealworms are rich in protein.)
Bọ cánh cứng Tenebrio molitor (n): The darkling beetle, the adult form of the mealworm.
Synonyms
- Mealworm larva: The larval stage.
- Flour beetle larva: Another descriptive term.
- Yellow mealworm: A common name emphasizing its color.
Related Terms
- Dịch hại kho: Stored-product pest.
- Thức ăn gia súc: Animal feed.
- Côn trùng biến thái hoàn toàn: Holometabolous insect (insect with complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, adult).