GENUS CADRA Meaning and
Definition
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Genus Cadra refers to a taxonomic rank in biological classification for a group of moths within the family Pyralidae, commonly known as "meal moths" or "flour moths". These moths belong to the Phylum Arthropoda, Class Insecta, and Order Lepidoptera.
The members of Genus Cadra are small to medium-sized moths with characteristic features such as narrow, elongated wings and a wingspan that ranges from around 15 to 25 millimeters. They are typically brown or gray in color, often with distinct patterns and markings on their wings.
These moths are widely distributed globally, and they thrive in a variety of habitats, including temperate regions, as well as tropical and subtropical areas. They are often found in human dwellings, particularly in stored food products such as grains, cereals, flour, and dried fruits, making them notorious agricultural pests.
Members of Genus Cadra are known for their ability to reproduce rapidly, with females laying numerous eggs that hatch into larvae commonly known as "mealworms". These larvae feed voraciously on stored food, causing damage and contamination. They undergo several developmental stages and undergo complete metamorphosis, eventually transforming into adult moths that breed and continue the lifecycle.
Due to their economic significance and impact on stored food products, considerable efforts are made to control and prevent infestations of Genus Cadra moths in food processing and storage facilities.
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Etymology of GENUS CADRA
The genus name "Cadra" is derived from the Latin word "cadere", which means "to fall". It was coined by the Swedish entomologist Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, who established the binomial nomenclature system for categorizing species. The name "Cadra" was chosen to reflect the behavior of some moth species in this genus, which have a tendency to fall from the stored food items they infest.
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