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Common Beetles Found in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma

Ground Beetle

Most ground beetles are black, but some species have green elytra (wing covers) and several black shades. They live and develop in the soil and emerge at night to hunt for food. Ground beetles are highly attracted to light.

Size: Range from 1/16 inch to 3/8 inch in length.

Asian Lady Beetle

The Asian lady beetle is reddish-orange with various numbers of black spots. These are an introduced species not native to North America. They are used to control aphids growing on plants. The Asian lady beetle is a major pest in the fall and spring.

Size: Range from 1/32 inch to 3/8 inch in length.

Carpet Beetle

Carpet beetles are multi-colored and include black, white, and orange and they are round in shape. The carpet beetle larvae feed on natural fibers, including animal hides, and the adult carpet beetle feed on plants. The carpet beetle adults are highly attracted to light. Finding dead carpet beetles in window frames is common

Size: Range from 1/16 inch to 1/8 inch in length.

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