Maize Weevil vs Pavement Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Maize Weevil | Pavement Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus zeamais | Tetramorium caespitum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-4mm | 2.5-4 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Europe, Oceania | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Maize Weevil
A small dark brown weevil with four reddish spots on its elytra. It is one of the most destructive stored grain pests worldwide.
Did You Know?
A single female can lay over 400 eggs in grain kernels and infestations can destroy entire harvests in storage.
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.