Saw-toothed Grain Beetle vs Metallic Wood-boring Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-toothed Grain Beetle | Metallic Wood-boring Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oryzaephilus surinamensis | Buprestis rustica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silvanidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 14-22mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, 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.
Metallic Wood-boring Beetle
A robust bronze-green jewel beetle with subtle coppery reflections found in coniferous forests. Adults bask in strong sunlight on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Adults have been observed emerging from timber used in buildings up to 50 years after the wood was harvested.