Cowpea Weevil vs Large Tropical Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cowpea Weevil | Large Tropical Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callosobruchus maculatus | Hesperus rufipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Africa (native), pantropical, cosmopolitan | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cowpea Weevil
A small, reddish-brown to dark beetle with mottled elytra and a prominent pygidium bearing two dark spots. It is one of the most destructive pests of stored cowpeas and other pulses.
Did You Know?
Females glue their eggs directly onto the surface of bean seeds, and the larvae bore into the seed immediately upon hatching.
Large Tropical Rove Beetle
A large, impressive tropical rove beetle with red elytra and a black head and pronotum. It is one of the larger staphylinids in the African tropical forest fauna.
Did You Know?
This beetle can deliver a painful bite with its powerful mandibles if handled carelessly, one of the few rove beetles capable of breaking human skin.