Indian White Grub vs Pea Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian White Grub | Pea Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Holotrichia consanguinea | Bruchus pisorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, particularly Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra; also Pakistan, Nepal) | Worldwide in pea-growing regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Indian White Grub
A brown, robust chafer beetle whose C-shaped white larvae live underground and feed on plant roots. Adults emerge in large numbers after the first monsoon rains and are attracted to lights in huge swarms.
Did You Know?
Adult beetles emerge in synchronous mass flights after the first monsoon rain, creating spectacular swarms around lights in rural India.
Pea Weevil
A small brownish beetle that lays eggs on developing pea pods. The larva eats its way into a single pea and develops entirely inside it.
Did You Know?
Each larva consumes only one pea, leaving a perfectly round exit hole when it emerges.