European Grain Weevil vs Pallid Kissing Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Grain Weevil | Pallid Kissing Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus granarius | Triatoma pallidipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 24-30 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Mexico |
| 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.
Pallid Kissing Bug
A Chagas disease vector found in central and southwestern Mexico. It readily colonizes human dwellings in rural areas.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently collected triatomine species inside homes in the state of Morelos, Mexico.