Astylus beetles (Spotted maize beetles)
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Astylus beetles (Spotted maize beetles)
Spotted maize beetles are elongated beetles, 12-15 mm long, grey-black with yellow wings covered with black spots. The hairy brown larvae, 10-15 mm in length, are rarely seen as they are opportunistic underground pests.
These beetles are mainly pollen and nectar feeders, commonly found on flowers or damaged parts of fruits or plants. The adults do not intentionally cause damage while feeding but rather in searching for pollen or sugary nectar.