Saw-toothed Grain Beetle vs Bog Jet Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-toothed Grain Beetle | Bog Jet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oryzaephilus surinamensis | Stenus juno |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silvanidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Saw-toothed Grain Beetle
A slender brown beetle with six tooth-like projections on each side of the thorax. It is a cosmopolitan pest of processed grain products and dried foods.
Did You Know?
Its flat body allows it to squeeze through incredibly narrow gaps in food packaging.
Bog Jet Beetle
One of the largest Stenus species, with a shiny black body and the characteristic bulging eyes of its genus. It frequents boggy and waterlogged habitats where it hunts among Sphagnum moss.
Did You Know?
This species can survive temporary submersion by trapping a plastron of air against its body using specialized hydrophobic hairs.