Saw-toothed Grain Beetle vs Square-spot Rustic
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-toothed Grain Beetle | Square-spot Rustic |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oryzaephilus surinamensis | Xestia xanthographa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Silvanidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| 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.
Square-spot Rustic
An extremely common autumn-flying moth with a diagnostic square stigma on the forewing. One of the most abundant moths in British gardens. Larvae feed on grasses.
Did You Know?
Often the single most abundant moth species in garden moth traps during September.