Strawberry sap beetle
- Pronunciation
- /STROW-ber-ee SAP BEE-tuhl/
- Category
- Pest
- Singular
- Strawberry sap beetle
- Plural
- Strawberry sap beetles
Definition
A species of sap beetle, Stelidota geminata (Say), that feeds on decaying plant material and can damage ripe strawberries.
Etymology
From the common name 'strawberry' and 'sap beetle'.
Example
Strawberry sap beetles are often found in fields where decaying fruit is present.
Related Terms
- Stelidota geminata
- Sap beetle
- Strawberry pests
- Nitidulidae
Usage Notes
The strawberry sap beetle can cause significant damage to strawberry crops.