| Northern Corn Rootworm | ||
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![]() Northern corn rootworm |
Size | 1/6-¼ inch long |
| Where/when | Active from July through August. Feeds mainly on corn (kernel, silk) and other related grass (mostly agricultural plants) as well as blossoms of some flowers (e.g. goldenrod). | |
| Significance | These beetles feed primarily in cornfields and generally are not a problem in home gardens. | |
![]() Corn rootworms: Western, Northern, Southern |
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