Termitophilous Rove Beetle vs Rice Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Termitophilous Rove Beetle | Rice Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corotoca melantho | Sitophilus oryzae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm (body length without physogastric abdomen) | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, tropical South America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Termitophilous Rove Beetle
A bizarre, physogastric rove beetle that lives inside termite nests in Brazil. The female's abdomen becomes enormously swollen and translucent, resembling a termite queen in miniature.
Did You Know?
This is one of the only beetles known to give live birth (viviparity); fully formed larvae emerge from the female rather than eggs.
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.