Cigarette Beetle vs Rodrigues Giant Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cigarette Beetle | Rodrigues Giant Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioderma serricorne | Cratopus adspersus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Rodrigues Island |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Critically Endangered |
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.
Rodrigues Giant Weevil
A large weevil endemic to Rodrigues Island in the Mascarene archipelago. It is one of the most threatened beetles in the Indian Ocean.
Did You Know?
Loss of native forest has reduced its habitat to less than one percent of Rodrigues Island.