Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle vs European Grain Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle | European Grain Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleochara bilineata | Sitophilus granarius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle
A small, dark rove beetle whose larvae are parasitoids of cabbage root fly pupae. Adults are also active predators of fly eggs and small insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few beetles with parasitoid larvae, which develop inside and consume fly pupae from within.
European Grain Weevil
A small, dark brown, flightless weevil that infests stored grain. It has been a pest since ancient civilizations first stored wheat.
Did You Know?
Specimens have been found in grain stores at ancient Egyptian archaeological sites thousands of years old.