Rice Stink Bug vs European Grain Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Stink Bug | European Grain Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oebalus pugnax | Sitophilus granarius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Rice Stink Bug
A slender, straw-colored stink bug that is the most damaging hemipteran pest of rice in the Americas. It feeds on developing rice grains, causing 'pecky rice' that is discolored and unmarketable.
Did You Know?
Feeding punctures allow fungi to enter developing rice grains, creating dark spots that cause entire harvests to be downgraded.
European Grain Weevil
A small, dark brown, flightless weevil that infests stored grain. It has been a pest since ancient civilizations first stored wheat.
Did You Know?
Specimens have been found in grain stores at ancient Egyptian archaeological sites thousands of years old.