European Grain Weevil vs Pavement Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Grain Weevil | Pavement Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus granarius | Tetramorium caespitum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2.5-4 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Pavement Ant
A common urban ant that nests under sidewalks, driveways, and building foundations. They are well known for their spectacular territorial wars fought on pavements in spring.
Did You Know?
Rival colonies wage mass battles on sidewalks involving thousands of workers grappling in one-on-one combat.