Maize Weevil vs Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Maize Weevil | Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus zeamais | Cerambyx scopolii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2-4mm | 17-28 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Orchards |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Europe, Oceania | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn
A medium-sized dark brown longhorn beetle common across Europe. Adults emerge in late spring and are attracted to flowering shrubs and freshly cut wood.
Did You Know?
It is named after the Italian entomologist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli.