Arctic Seed Bug vs Saw-toothed Grain Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Seed Bug | Saw-toothed Grain Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nysius groenlandicus | Oryzaephilus surinamensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lygaeidae | Silvanidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2.5-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Gardens |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Greenland, Arctic Canada, Iceland, Svalbard | 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.
Saw-toothed Grain Beetle
A slender brown beetle with six tooth-like projections on each side of the thorax. It is a cosmopolitan pest of processed grain products and dried foods.
Did You Know?
Its flat body allows it to squeeze through incredibly narrow gaps in food packaging.