Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn vs Rice Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn | Rice Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerambyx scopolii | Sitophilus oryzae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 17-28 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn
A medium-sized dark brown longhorn beetle common across Europe. Adults emerge in late spring and are attracted to flowering shrubs and freshly cut wood.
Did You Know?
It is named after the Italian entomologist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli.
Rice Weevil
A small reddish-brown weevil that is one of the most destructive stored grain pests worldwide. Adults bore into kernels to lay eggs inside.
Did You Know?
A single female can lay up to 400 eggs in her lifetime, each deposited inside an individual grain kernel.