Galleries-Beneficial-Hermit Flower Beetle

Beneficial/Neutral Insects

Beetles, Bugs and Insects without Obvious Wings

	Appearance:	This beetle is 1 inch long.
	Where/When:	Often found under loose bark or in tree cavities. Larvae feed in old, decaying wood, including oak. Active July through September.
	Significance:	Despite their size, adults are harmless. Larvae help decompose and recycle dead trees.