White-shouldered House Moth vs European Grain Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-shouldered House Moth | European Grain Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Endrosis sarcitrella | Sitophilus granarius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oecophoridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 15-21 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
White-shouldered House Moth
A small greyish moth with a conspicuous white head and thorax that is common in buildings year-round. It is found worldwide as a minor household pest.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few moths that can breed continuously indoors throughout the year without a dormant phase.
European Grain Weevil
A small, dark brown, flightless weevil that infests stored grain. It has been a pest since ancient civilizations first stored wheat.
Did You Know?
Specimens have been found in grain stores at ancient Egyptian archaeological sites thousands of years old.