Ash Bark Weevil vs Cigarette Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ash Bark Weevil | Cigarette Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magdalis armigera | Lasioderma serricorne |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Ptinidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Gardens |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ash Bark Weevil
A small black weevil that breeds under the bark of ash trees. Larvae create winding galleries in the cambium. Has become more noticed with ash dieback disease.
Did You Know?
Often colonizes ash trees already weakened by ash dieback disease, accelerating their decline.
Cigarette Beetle
A tiny, reddish-brown beetle that infests stored tobacco, spices, and dried foods. It is one of the most widespread stored-product pests.
Did You Know?
It can chew through tin foil and even reportedly survives eating dried chili peppers.