Rice Weevil vs Cobalt Blue Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Weevil | Cobalt Blue Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus oryzae | Pseudomyagrus waterhousei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Cobalt Blue Longhorn
A vivid metallic blue longhorn beetle native to Australia. It breeds in the wood of wattle trees.
Did You Know?
Its intense blue color makes it highly prized among insect collectors.