Cigarette Beetle vs Velvet Tree Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cigarette Beetle | Velvet Tree Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioderma serricorne | Liometopum occidentale |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Velvet Tree Ant
A large ant that nests in oak trees and produces a distinctive trail pheromone odor.
Did You Know?
Columns of these ants march in conspicuous trails up and down tree trunks.