description Fig Beetle Overview
The fig beetle, commonly called the figeater beetle, is a metallic green scarab in the genus Cotinis, especially Cotinis mutabilis in the southwestern United States. Adults are attracted to ripe, soft, or damaged fruit and may feed on figs, grapes, peaches, and other garden crops, where they can become nuisance pests. The species is part of the scarab subfamily Cetoniinae, whose adults commonly feed on fruit, flowers, nectar, or pollen.
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What is a fig beetle?
The fig beetle, also called the figeater beetle, is a metallic green scarab. In the southwestern United States, the name commonly refers especially to Cotinis mutabilis.
What do fig beetles eat?
Adult fig beetles are attracted to ripe, soft, or damaged fruit. They may feed on figs, grapes, peaches, and other garden crops.
Where are figeater beetles commonly found?
Cotinis mutabilis is especially associated with the southwestern United States. Adults are often noticed around fruiting plants and fallen or overripe produce.
Are fig beetles harmful to gardens?
They can damage soft or ripe fruit while feeding. Their attraction to damaged produce means removing fallen fruit can reduce the food available to adult beetles.
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