Raspberry Beetle vs Large Bloody-nosed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspberry Beetle | Large Bloody-nosed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byturus tomentosus | Timarcha goettingensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Byturidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central and Western Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.
Large Bloody-nosed Beetle
A somewhat smaller relative of Timarcha tenebricosa, with a similarly rounded, convex, black body and fused wing cases. It shares the characteristic reflex bleeding behavior of its genus.
Did You Know?
Adults are entirely flightless because their hind wings have been completely reduced and their elytra are fused together.