Transverse Ladybird vs Larger Grain Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Transverse Ladybird | Larger Grain Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccinella transversalis | Prostephanus truncatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Bostrichidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia | Africa, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Transverse Ladybird
An Australian native ladybird with variable orange-and-black markings. It is an important biological control agent for aphids in crops.
Did You Know?
Its color pattern is extraordinarily variable, with over 50 described forms across its range.
Larger Grain Borer
A devastating pest of stored maize and dried cassava in Africa. It can cause grain weight losses exceeding 30% in untreated stores.
Did You Know?
A predatory beetle, Teretrius nigrescens, was introduced to Africa as a biological control agent against it.