Cigarette Beetle vs Iberian Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cigarette Beetle | Iberian Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioderma serricorne | Harraphidia laufferi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Spain, Portugal |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
Cigarette Beetle
A tiny, reddish-brown beetle that infests stored tobacco, spices, and dried foods. It is one of the most widespread stored-product pests.
Did You Know?
It can chew through tin foil and even reportedly survives eating dried chili peppers.
Iberian Snakefly
A snakefly endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, found in cork oak and pine woodlands. It is one of several snakefly species restricted to the western Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
The Iberian Peninsula is a hotspot for snakefly diversity, hosting more species per area than almost anywhere else.