black shiny beetle like bugs - Ask Extension
I am in Eugene. I've had an organic garden here for decades. This year I have been seeing lots and lots of small roundish and very shiny black beetle ...
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black shiny beetle like bugs #634806
Asked May 13, 2020, 4:01 AM EDT
I am in Eugene. I've had an organic garden here for decades. This year I have been seeing lots and lots of small roundish and very shiny black beetle like bugs.
I find them on my plants, especially clover and pole beans. They do appear to be causing damage. What the heck are they and how do I get rid of them.
Thank you,
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
If they jump, flea beetles. If not, try to send a picture. Thanks
Here are two pix of the shiny black beetle.
Mostly see it at night. They don't jump when I go to squish them or
shine a light on them. Sometimes they will just fall to the soil and lay there if
I miss them. That's why I don't think they are flea beetles. Ideas?
Mostly see it at night. They don't jump when I go to squish them or
shine a light on them. Sometimes they will just fall to the soil and lay there if
I miss them. That's why I don't think they are flea beetles. Ideas?
You are correct, these are not flea beetles which are more elongate. Exactly what damage are you seeing. There are lots of small black beetles, but I am not finding any like this in my research. The extent and look of the damage may narrow down the search quite a bit. By the way, these are extremely good pictures, showing dorsal and ventral views. With almost 400,000 identified beetles it can get tricky, but usually I can find them if I know what they eat. So far no luck with these.
