Rice Weevil vs Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rice Weevil | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus oryzae | Ameles decolor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 20-30mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| 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.
Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis
A small ground-dwelling mantis from the Mediterranean. Females are wingless and brachypterous while males fly readily.
Did You Know?
One of the few European mantis species where the female has completely lost the ability to fly.