Larger Grain Borer vs Rugose Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Larger Grain Borer | Rugose Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prostephanus truncatus | Anoplognathus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Bostrichidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Central America | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Larger Grain Borer
A devastating pest of stored maize and dried cassava in Africa. It can cause grain weight losses exceeding 30% in untreated stores.
Did You Know?
A predatory beetle, Teretrius nigrescens, was introduced to Africa as a biological control agent against it.
Rugose Christmas Beetle
A robust dark brown scarab with distinctly wrinkled elytra found in southeastern Australia. Adults are attracted to lights during warm summer evenings.
Did You Know?
Their numbers have declined significantly in Sydney since the 1990s due to habitat loss.