European Grain Weevil vs Elderberry Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Grain Weevil | Elderberry Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus granarius | Desmocerus palliatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 18-26 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Eastern North America from Quebec to Florida |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
European Grain Weevil
A small, dark brown, flightless weevil that infests stored grain. It has been a pest since ancient civilizations first stored wheat.
Did You Know?
Specimens have been found in grain stores at ancient Egyptian archaeological sites thousands of years old.
Elderberry Borer
A striking longhorn beetle with cobalt blue wing covers and a bright yellow-orange base. Its larvae develop inside the stems and roots of living elderberry shrubs.
Did You Know?
Its vivid blue and yellow coloring is thought to mimic toxic net-winged beetles for protection from predators.