This week's
Insect of the Week is the Rove Beetle (
Delia spp.). This beetle feeds on aphids, mites, eggs and larvae of many other insects present under plant debris, rocks, stones, carrion, dung, and other materials. It is also an important natural enemy of the
pea leaf weevil. One species of the rove beetle,
Aleochara bilineata, is an important natural enemy of cabbage, seedcorn, onion and turnip maggots.
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For more information on the Rove Beetle, see our
Insect of the Week page.
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| Rove beetle - adult (Tyler Wist, AAFC) |
