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A darkling beetle

Harmful Effects of A darkling beetle

Alaetrinus minimus

A species of Alaetrinus

A darkling beetle larvae and adults pose risks to plant health by feeding on leaves and stems, causing defoliation and impaired growth, which can range from mild to severe effects on the host plants.

What Type of Pest Is A darkling beetle?

Hurt Plant
Hurt Plant
Damage Stage
Adults, Larvae
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Stems
Damage Ways
Chew Plant Tissues
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
A darkling beetle infestation can range from mild to severe. Larvae and adults feed on host plants, chewing leaves and stems, which can lead to defoliation and impaired growth, significantly affecting plant health.
More Insects that are Similar to A darkling beetle
Coelocnemis magna
Coelocnemis magna
The stink beetle is aptly named since the insect emits a foul odor when touched or crushed, limiting its number of natural predators. While the stink beetle is a garden pest with a voracious appetite for plant leaves, the insects also have spiritual meanings that include protection, strength, and perseverance.
Woolly darkling beetle
Woolly darkling beetle
Eleodes osculans, the wooly darkling beetle, is a common nocturnal insect in coastal southern California. As a stink beetle of genus Eleodes, its easily observed defensive posture is to raise its hind end and secrete an unpleasant odor. This is one of the few Tenebrionid beetle species in North America to be covered in visible fuzz. E. osculans is the only known darkling beetle species which has brightly colored reddish brown hair covering most of its black exoskeleton.
Armored Stink Beetle
Armored Stink Beetle
Eleodes armata, the armored stink beetle, is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. It is found in the western United States and Mexico.
Triple-ridged darkling beetle
Triple-ridged darkling beetle
Triple-ridged darkling beetle is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.
Obscure darkling beetle
Obscure darkling beetle
The obscure darkling beetle is distinguished by its behavior of standing on its head when threatened, a unique defensive strategy it employs possibly to deter predators with the appearance of greater size or to emit defensive secretions. Inhabiting arid environments, these creatures exhibit remarkable adaptations to conserve water, including a waxy layer on their exoskeleton to minimize moisture loss and behavior that reduces activity during the heat of the day.
Red-Backed Darkling Beetle
Red-Backed Darkling Beetle
Eleodes suturalis, or the red-backed darkling beetle, is a species of darkling beetle in the genus Eleodes found in the United States. Their range extends from South Dakota to Texas and are not known to exist west of the Rocky Mountains. They can be easily identified by the distinctive red stripe which goes down the center of their flat elytra.
Eleodes acuticauda
Eleodes acuticauda
Eleodes acuticauda is a species of desert stink beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, found in southwestern North America.
Eleodes goryi
Eleodes goryi
The eleodes goryi is a notable inhabitant of arid environments, with a striking ability to withstand harsh, dry conditions. Its lifecycle includes a transformation from grub to a hard-shelled adult – a master in conserving water through its highly adapted exoskeleton. In its juvenile phase, eleodes goryi consumes organic debris, while adults mainly feed on live plant material, showcasing an adaptable diet that reflects its resilience in varying habitats.
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