Northern Corn Rootworm
northern corn rootworm
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
Corn rootworms: Western, Northern, Southern