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1 inch - tan beetle

20 years ago

I found a large beetle on my squash plant today. It was solid tan, with 3 small dots on each side. He was completely oval. I ran out to take a picture and he had moved towards the center of the plant and I couldn't reach in that far! I didn't remove him when I saw him, in case he is eating squash bugs, which I've only seen one of so far. (crossing my fingers)

Anne

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Day_By_Day
20 years ago
Kinda like this?

Here is a link that might be useful: Beetle
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
20 years ago
If it is the Grapevine beetle, it isn't eating squash bugs.
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mccommas
20 years ago
Most beetles are vegetarians I think.

Ladybugs are the only exception I know of.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
20 years ago
I'm thinking that you are not correct in that assessment, mccommas. There are jillions of different kinds of predaceous beetles, that do valuable work above and below ground. One of the most important roles of beetles , though, is that of scavenger and recycler!

Here is a link that might be useful: Take a look at some Tiger Beetles

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