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Sap Beetle

Glischrochilus hortensis

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Description:

The sap beetles are a family (Nitidulidae) of beetles.

They are small (2–6 mm) ovoid, usually dull-coloured beetles, with knobbed antennae. Some have red or yellow spots or bands. They feed mainly on decaying vegetable matter, over-ripe fruit, and sap. There are a few pest species.

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EOL: Glischrochilus hortensis, Sap beetle

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