Drugstore Beetle vs Caenis Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Drugstore Beetle | Caenis Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stegobium paniceum | Caenis horaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Caenidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Drugstore Beetle
A stored product pest once found infesting pharmaceutical herb collections.
Did You Know?
It has been found feeding on materials as diverse as leather and strychnine.
Caenis Mayfly
One of the smallest mayflies, often called the 'angler's curse' because trout feed on them selectively. Larvae inhabit slow-flowing rivers and lake margins.
Did You Know?
Caenis mayflies are called the angler's curse because their tiny size makes matching them with artificial flies nearly impossible.