| Picnic Beetle | ||
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Size | ¼ - ½ inch long |
| Where/when | Active in June through September. Feeds on fermenting fluids including fruits and vegetables, such as corn, tomatoes, raspberries, strawberries, and muskmelon. | |
| Significance | Feeds primarily on overripe or damaged fruits and vegetables. May also attack healthy fruits and vegetables once attracted into a garden. | |
| Photo: Jeff Hahn | ||