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Glischrochilus Clavatus
''Glischrochilus'' (sometimes misspelled as ''Glisrochilus'') is a genus of sap-feeding and predatory beetles under the Family (biology), family Nitidulidae, subfamily Cryptarchinae. Most members of this genus are commonly known as picnic beetles or beer bugs. Description ''Glischrochilus'' are Rectangle, oblong shiny black beetles with attractive yellow, red, or orange markings on their elytra. Their elytra are short and expose the upper surface of their last abdominal segments, a good way to distinguish them from the superficially similar but generally larger ''Megalodacne'' beetles. They are so similar that some species of ''Glischrochilus'' were once classified along with ''Megalodacne'' under the now reclassified genus ''Ips (genus), Ips''. Like other nitulidid beetles, adult ''Glischrochilus'' can be distinguished from other kinds of sap-feeding beetles by their characteristic 11-segmented antennae that end with a 3-segmented ball-like club. ''Glischrochilus'' are among the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glischrochilus Quadrisignatus
''Glischrochilus quadrisignatus'', known generally as four-spotted sap beetle, is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. Other common names include the beer bug and picnic beetle. It is found in North America. Four-spotted sap beetles (and other sap beetles) feed on fruits and vegetables that are either damaged, overripe, or decomposing. At times they can also feed on intact fruits and vegetables after first being attracted to and feeding on the damaged or decomposing fruits and vegetables. They often leave deep holes in fruits and vegetables. These look similar to holes made by slugs. The University of Minnesota Extension program recommends sanitation as the best method for managing sap beetles in a garden. They also say that pesticides are not very effective and they recommend against using them to manage sap beetles. Bait traps may be set out as an alternative management option using overripe fruit or other baits. References Further reading * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
