Warehouse Beetle vs Graybeal's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Warehouse Beetle | Graybeal's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogoderma variabile | Anoplophora graafi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Australia, Europe | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Warehouse Beetle
A stored product beetle closely related to the khapra beetle that infests grain, cereals, and dried foods. Its hairy larvae contaminate food products and can cause allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
It is so similar to the quarantine-regulated khapra beetle that expert identification is needed to tell them apart.
Graybeal's Longhorn
A large and stout longhorn beetle from the forests of Sulawesi, with a dark body covered in dense greyish-blue pubescence. The elytra bear scattered pale spots. It is a wood borer of tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
Females of this species can lay over 200 eggs during their adult lifespan of several months.