Green Fig Beetle (or Figeater Beetle)

Gardens, orchards, and agricultural areas with abundant fruit and moisture, primarily in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Adults feed on ripening and damaged soft fruits such as figs, peaches, and grapes, as well as sap. The larvae feed on decaying organic matter, compost, and lawn roots underground.

Adults are active flyers during warm daytime hours, known for a loud buzzing sound similar to a bumblebee. Females lay eggs in moist, organic-rich soil where the grub larvae spend several months developing before pupating.

Risks include damaging ripening fruits and agricultural crops. Benefits include the larvae recycling organic waste and enriching soil nutrients.