A small beetle that infests stored grain and flour, causing damage to grain supplies.
From French 'cadelle,' a term for this grain-damaging beetle. The etymology beyond French is uncertain, but it may relate to local names in grain-growing regions.
The cadelle beetle is a cryptic pest that thrives in sealed grain bins—millers and farmers have battled it for centuries, and it's mentioned in agricultural texts dating back hundreds of years.
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