Arctic Seed Bug vs Khapra Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Seed Bug | Khapra Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nysius groenlandicus | Trogoderma granarium |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lygaeidae | Dermestidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Gardens |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Greenland, Arctic Canada, Iceland, Svalbard | South Asia; quarantine pest worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Arctic Seed Bug
A small, elongate grayish-brown seed bug with a narrow body and prominent eyes. It feeds on seeds and plant sap in Arctic tundra. Adults can tolerate freezing temperatures and are active throughout the short summer.
Did You Know?
This is one of the very few true bugs found in Greenland, where it survives on seeds of the limited Arctic flora.
Khapra Beetle
A small, oval, hairy beetle considered one of the world's most destructive stored-product pests. Larvae can enter dormancy for years.
Did You Know?
It is so destructive that it is on quarantine watchlists in over 60 countries.