Red-spotted Rove Beetle
MODERATEPlatydracus fossator
Overview
1 found. Found in a discarded 12 ounce beer bottle half filled with water. Discarded bottles with water capture many small mammals, but particularly shrews. I once coauthored a paper on this topic. This bottle contained 2 decomposed White-footed Mice (Peromyscus leucopus), along with several American Carrion Beetles (Necrophila americana), several of the smaller carrion beetle Oiceoptoma noveboracense, several each of 2 species of burying beetles Nicrophorus orbicollis and N. defodiens, 4 scar
- Type
- Insect
- Severity
- MODERATE
- Source
- iNaturalist
Symptoms
Geographic Spread
Treatments
Targeted Insecticide Application
Apply appropriate insecticide following label directions. Timing is critical — treat during the vulnerable larval or adult emergence stage for maximum effectiveness.
Biological Control Agents
Introduce or encourage natural predators and parasitoids. Options include releasing predatory beetles, parasitic wasps, or applying Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) for caterpillar pests.
Infested Material Removal
Prune and destroy infested branches and plant material. Remove fallen debris that may harbor eggs or larvae. Dispose of material away from healthy trees.
Recommended Products & Tools
Helpful supplies for managing Red-spotted Rove Beetle. Always read and follow label directions, and confirm a diagnosis before treating.
Knocks down soft-bodied pests like aphids, mites, and scale crawlers.
Smothers overwintering eggs and crawlers; dormant or summer rates.
Soil-applied protection taken up by the tree for season-long control.
Sharp, clean cuts to remove affected wood — a tree-care essential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red-spotted Rove Beetle?
1 found. Found in a discarded 12 ounce beer bottle half filled with water. Discarded bottles with water capture many small mammals, but particularly shrews. I once coauthored a paper on this topic. This bottle contained 2 decomposed White-footed Mice (Peromyscus leucopus), along with several American Carrion Beetles (Necrophila americana), several of the smaller carrion beetle Oiceoptoma noveboracense, several each of 2 species of burying beetles Nicrophorus orbicollis and N. defodiens, 4 scar
What are the symptoms of Red-spotted Rove Beetle?
Where is Red-spotted Rove Beetle currently found?
Red-spotted Rove Beetle is currently active in Massachusetts. It has been reported in 1 total state across the United States.
How do I treat Red-spotted Rove Beetle?
Treatment options for Red-spotted Rove Beetle include: Targeted Insecticide Application, Biological Control Agents, Infested Material Removal. Treatment approaches may include chemical, biological, cultural, and mechanical methods depending on the severity and context.