Cowpea Weevil vs Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cowpea Weevil | Pale-bordered Field Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callosobruchus maculatus | Pseudomops septentrionalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa (native), pantropical, cosmopolitan | North America |
| 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.
Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach with a distinctive pale border around its dark pronotum. It is an active daytime flier unlike most cockroaches. It feeds on pollen and decomposing vegetation.
Did You Know?
Unlike most cockroaches, it is diurnal and can be seen actively flying in sunny fields during the day.