Bean Weevil vs House Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bean Weevil | House Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthoscelides obtectus | Hylotrupes bajulus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 8–25 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America (native), cosmopolitan | Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Bean Weevil
A small, mottled grayish-brown beetle with a compact, somewhat wedge-shaped body. It is a major stored-product pest that develops inside dried beans and other legume seeds.
Did You Know?
Multiple larvae can develop inside a single bean, and adults can fly directly to bean fields to infest crops before harvest.
House Longhorn Beetle
A serious structural pest of softwood timber in buildings worldwide. Larvae can feed inside roof timbers for up to ten years before emerging.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be heard chewing inside timber, making rasping sounds that are audible through walls.