Biting Midge vs Rice Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Biting Midge | Rice Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culicoides impunctatus | Sitophilus oryzae |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ceratopogonidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Biting Midge
A tiny, gray, blood-sucking fly notorious in Scotland and Scandinavia as the Highland midge. Swarms can be so dense they form visible clouds and drive people indoors.
Did You Know?
Highland midges are estimated to cost the Scottish tourism industry over 300 million pounds annually and were reportedly a factor in slowing the construction of the West Highland Railway.
Rice Weevil
A small reddish-brown weevil that is one of the most destructive stored grain pests worldwide. Adults bore into kernels to lay eggs inside.
Did You Know?
A single female can lay up to 400 eggs in her lifetime, each deposited inside an individual grain kernel.