Chinch Bug vs Larder Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinch Bug | Larder Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blissus leucopterus | Dermestes lardarius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Blissidae | Dermestidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Chinch Bug
A tiny black and white bug that is one of the most destructive pests of cereal crops and lawn grasses in North America. Adults have distinctive white wings folded flat over the back. Large populations can kill entire swathes of turf grass.
Did You Know?
In the late 1800s, massive outbreaks destroyed so much wheat in the Great Plains that farmers built tar-filled trenches across fields to trap migrating chinch bug armies.
Larder Beetle
A dark brown beetle with a pale band across its elytra, commonly found in stored food products. Larvae are covered in bristly hairs.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use its presence on remains to help estimate time of death.