Saw-toothed Grain Beetle vs Spanish Copris
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-toothed Grain Beetle | Spanish Copris |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oryzaephilus surinamensis | Copris hispanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silvanidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 18-27mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
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.
Spanish Copris
A large shiny black dung beetle with a single curved horn on the males head. It constructs elaborate underground brood chambers beneath dung pats.
Did You Know?
Both parents cooperate to sculpt perfectly round dung balls in underground chambers and guard them until the larvae pupate.