picnic beetle
insect
Also known as: Glischrochius fasciatus
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The picnic beetle, scientifically known as Glischrochilus fasciatus, is a type of sap beetle belonging to the insect family Nitidulidae. These beetles are typically small, measuring 12 mm (0.5 inch) or less in length, and have an oval or elongated shape. They are commonly found near fermenting plant fluids, such as decaying fruit or moldy logs. The picnic beetle is a common species in North America and is characterized by its shiny black appearance with two distinct yellow-orange bands across its wing covers (elytra).1
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