Lesser Grain Borer vs Indian Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Grain Borer | Indian Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyzopertha dominica | Cicindela aurulenta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Bostrichidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide tropical and subtropical regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Lesser Grain Borer
A cylindrical dark brown beetle that bores into whole grain kernels, reducing them to powder. It is especially destructive in warm tropical grain stores.
Did You Know?
It produces a distinctive sweet, musty odor that can taint infested grain.
Indian Tiger Beetle
A brilliantly metallic green tiger beetle with coppery-red margins on the elytra. It is an agile predator that runs swiftly across open ground to capture small invertebrates with its powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest running insects relative to body size, capable of running so fast they temporarily go blind and must stop to re-orient.