Saw-toothed Grain Beetle vs Imported Cabbageworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-toothed Grain Beetle | Imported Cabbageworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oryzaephilus surinamensis | Pieris rapae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Silvanidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 45-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Imported Cabbageworm
A common white butterfly whose velvety green caterpillars are among the most familiar vegetable garden pests. Adults are the small white butterflies frequently seen fluttering over gardens.
Did You Know?
Despite being called a cabbageworm, it is actually a butterfly caterpillar, not a worm or moth larva.