Drugstore Beetle vs New Caledonian Giant Gecko Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Drugstore Beetle | New Caledonian Giant Gecko Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stegobium paniceum | Cyphus norfolcensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Oceania | Oceania (New Caledonia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
New Caledonian Giant Gecko Weevil
A distinctive weevil from the New Caledonia region with a textured, knobby exoskeleton. New Caledonia is a global hotspot for weevil diversity, with hundreds of endemic species. Many are flightless and restricted to single mountain peaks.
Did You Know?
New Caledonia has more endemic weevil species per square kilometre than almost any other place on Earth, rivalling even Madagascar.