European Grain Weevil vs Small Yellow Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Grain Weevil | Small Yellow Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus granarius | Cariblatta lutea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southeastern United States |
| 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.
Small Yellow Cockroach
A tiny pale yellowish cockroach found in the southeastern United States. It lives in leaf litter and is rarely encountered indoors.
Did You Know?
At only 5 mm long, it is one of the smallest cockroach species in North America.