Four-spotted Sap Beetle

Natural Habitat

Found in orchards, gardens, and cornfields; often near decaying vegetable matter or fermenting fruit.

Diet & Feeding

Adults and larvae feed on decaying plant materials, overripe fruit, and fermenting sap.

Behavior Patterns

They are primarily nocturnal and highly attracted to the smell of fermentation; they undergo complete metamorphosis from egg to adult.

Risks & Benefits

Can be a pest to crops like sweet corn, tomatoes, and berries, but also aids in the decomposition of organic material.

Identified on: 6/10/2026