Rice Weevil vs Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Weevil | Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus oryzae | Batocera paroeca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya |
| 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.
Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn
A moderately large longhorn from the forests of New Guinea with cryptic bark-like patterning. Males have exceptionally long antennae that exceed twice the body length. It is primarily nocturnal and seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Males use their extraordinarily long antennae to detect female pheromones from distances exceeding 100 meters.