Eastern China and Korea are the natural habitats of the Anoplophora glabripennis; sometimes referred to as the sky beetle, ALB or starry sky. Since its initial discovery in the United States in 1996, this species has unintentionally spread to Canada and a number of European nations. It is thought that solid wood packaging materials from […]
Asian Long-Horned Beetle Read More »
A kind of soldier beetle is called the goldenrod soldier beetle (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus) (Cantharidae). Goldenrod soldier beetles, also referred to as Pennsylvania leatherwing beetles, are beneficial pollinators and pest-predators in gardens. Distribution The soldier beetle species is one of the most prevalent in the Midwest and is endemic to North America. The majority of the
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle Read More »
One of the most prevalent lady beetles in North America is Hippodamia convergens, which may be found all over the continent. Their primary food source is aphids, and they are utilized to biologically control these pests. Geographical Location Nearctic and Neotropical regions primarily have Hippodamia convergens. It is a widespread species across all of the
Convergent Lady Beetle Read More »
The Phanaeus vindex, is a type of dung beetle of North American that can be found from the eastern US through Mexico and Arizona. The males have a black horn that curls backwards toward the thorax and a metallic yellow colored head. Yellow antennae that may curl up into a ball are seen on the
Rainbow Scarab Beetle Read More »
One of the two contenders for the title of largest beetle in the world, along with the Hercules beetle, is the titan beetle. They can grow to a maximum length of 18 cm (7 inches) in total. These insects are native to South America, although there are just a few recordings of them as adults
The Rutpela maculata, is a species of flower longhorn beetle belonging to the Cerambycidae subfamily Lepturinae. Location The majority of this beetle is found in the Near East, Europe and the eastern Palearctic region. Identification Characters Its four black bands on its tapered wing casings, which are complete at the back but fractured closer to
Spotted Longhorn Beetle Read More »
An insect species in the Coreidae family is called Anasa tristis. In North America, it is a significant pest of pumpkins and squash and carries the bacteria that causes cucurbit yellow vine disease. When disturbed, these insects may release an offensive stench. Although several other species also go by this name, it is most frequently
Cetonia aurata, often known as the rose chafer, is a 20 millimeter (3/4 in) long beetle with a distinctive V-shaped scutellum with a metallic green color. Rose chafers can fly quickly and do so by lowering their wing cases. They consume nectar, pollen, and flowers, particularly roses. On bright, sunny days from May through June
Rosa Chafers Beetle Read More »
Southeast Asia is home to the very huge Atlas beetle (Chalcosoma atlas), a member of the Scarabaeidae family of insects. The male has three noticeable horns. The species has the name Atlas after the mythological Greek giant who held up the skies. They are renowned for their extraordinary size and the males’ huge horns. This
The European carpophagus weevil species Curculio glandium belongs to the genus Curculio, which also includes acorn and nut weevils. It uses a rostrum, an extended snout used for piercing, to eat. Description A seed beetle belonging to the genus Curculio is called Curculio glandium. All Curculio species have distinctively lengthy rostrums and ovipositors, an adaptation
Acorn Weevil Beetle Read More »