Lesser Grain Borer vs Large Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Grain Borer | Large Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyzopertha dominica | Arge pagana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Bostrichidae | Argidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide tropical and subtropical regions | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Large Rose Sawfly
A conspicuous sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves in gardens and parks. Adults are stout and black with an orange abdomen.
Did You Know?
Larvae curl into an S-shape when disturbed and drop from the leaf as a defense mechanism.