Red Flour Beetle vs Tobacco Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Flour Beetle | Tobacco Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tribolium castaneum | Epitrix hirtipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Tobacco Flea Beetle
A tiny brownish beetle that creates small round holes in tobacco and other solanaceous crop leaves. Larval feeding on roots further weakens plants.
Did You Know?
Its feeding holes reduce the quality and market value of tobacco wrapper leaves used for cigars.