Red Flour Beetle vs South American Fire Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Flour Beetle | South American Fire Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tribolium castaneum | Solenopsis saevissima |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 2-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Red Flour Beetle
A small, reddish-brown beetle that is one of the most important stored-grain pests worldwide. It is also a key model organism in genetics.
Did You Know?
It was the first beetle to have its entire genome sequenced, advancing insect genomics.
South American Fire Ant
An aggressive reddish-brown fire ant native to South America with a painful venomous sting. Colonies form conspicuous mound nests in open areas.
Did You Know?
During floods, entire colonies link together into living rafts that float for weeks until finding dry ground.