Hello folks new here.
My AC died last week here in Iowa, so I moved downstairs and might have a problem..
I captured this beetle after hearing some munching sounds and put it in a coffee can.. I'm guessing its a wood eating beetle that's been eating my house. Ive killed one other that was smaller, but that's all Ive seen and I haven't heard any more munching..
Anyone know what species it is?
Thanks!
This is not a wood-boring beetle, it is a beneficial predator on other insects. It is a ground beetle (family Carabidae) in the genus Scarites.
This is not a wood-boring beetle, it is a beneficial predator on other insects. It is a ground beetle (family Carabidae) in the genus Scarites.
This is not a wood-boring beetle, it is a beneficial predator on other insects. It is a ground beetle (family Carabidae) in the genus Scarites.[/quote]
[quote="Flapdoodle"] Thanks Flapdoodle.. Good to know its only a a ground beetle, but I found a few holes bored through drywall about the size of that ground beetle. Can I post a picture of the holes, or are you certain that ground beetle couldn't do that?
