Drugstore Beetle vs Tropical Warehouse Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Drugstore Beetle | Tropical Warehouse Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stegobium paniceum | Ephestia cautella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 8-12 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Oceania | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide |
| 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.
Tropical Warehouse Moth
A common pest of stored products in tropical and subtropical warehouses. Its larvae produce frass and webbing that contaminate large quantities of stored commodities.
Did You Know?
It is the most economically damaging moth pest of stored cocoa beans in West Africa.