Variable Dung Beetle vs Rice Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variable Dung Beetle | Rice Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus fracticornis | Sitophilus oryzae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Variable Dung Beetle
A small, highly variable tunneling dung beetle found across Europe. Coloration ranges from pale brown to nearly black with various mottled patterns. Males have a small bent horn, giving the species its name.
Did You Know?
The extreme color variation in this species once led taxonomists to describe multiple color forms as separate species.
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.