Bug FAQParanomala binotata
Paranomala binotata · Order: Coleoptera · Family: Scarabaeidae
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Paranomala binotata is a shining leaf chafer beetle in the scarab family. It lives east of the Rocky Mountains in North America and is a pest of grapes, other fruit, and grain crops.
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How to recognize it
Paranomala binotata belongs to the scarab beetle family Scarabaeidae.
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Is it a pest in the house?
Adults are considered pests because they damage grapes and other fruit crops. The grubs are minor pests of grain crops like corn, wheat, and oats.
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Where it lives
It is found in North America, mainly east of the Rocky Mountains.
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What it eats
The larvae feed on grains such as corn, wheat, and oats, acting as minor pests. Adult beetles feed on grapes and other fruit crops, causing damage.
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Where it comes from
Its native range is eastern North America, east of the Rockies.
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Lookalikes
The name "shining leaf chafer" is often used for many Rutelinae beetles, not just this species.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 24 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Status: native in North America; native in Canada. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
What crops does Paranomala binotata damage?
Adults damage grapes and other fruit, while the larvae feed on corn, wheat, and oats.
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Is Paranomala binotata a household pest?
Yes, it is considered a pest because adults harm fruit crops and larvae affect grain stores.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Scarabaeidae)
Japanese BeetlePopillia japonicaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Common Green June BeetleCotinis nitidaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Phyllophaga crinitaDamages trees, gardens or crops
European Rose ChaferCetonia aurata
Mediterranean Spotted ChaferOxythyrea funestaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Oriental BeetleExomala orientalisDamages trees, gardens or cropsSources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anomalacra_binotata
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