Larger Grain Borer vs Snail-killing Fly Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Larger Grain Borer | Snail-killing Fly Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prostephanus truncatus | Drilus flavescens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Bostrichidae | Drilidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 7-15mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Africa, Central America | Europe |
| 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.
Snail-killing Fly Beetle
A brown beetle with soft elytra where males are winged but females are larviform and never develop wings. It specializes in hunting snails.
Did You Know?
The larva enters a snails shell and slowly consumes it alive over several days before pupating inside the empty shell.