Rice Weevil vs Broad-Toothed Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Weevil | Broad-Toothed Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus oryzae | Scarabaeus laticollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Heathland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Rice Weevil
A small reddish-brown weevil that is one of the most destructive stored grain pests worldwide. Adults bore into kernels to lay eggs inside.
Did You Know?
A single female can lay up to 400 eggs in her lifetime, each deposited inside an individual grain kernel.
Broad-Toothed Scarab
A medium-sized, glossy black roller dung beetle with a broad pronotum and strong clypeal teeth. Common across Mediterranean regions, it rolls balls from sheep and goat dung. Most active in afternoon heat.
Did You Know?
In ancient Greece, this species was likely confused with the sacred scarab and may have inspired some mythological accounts.