Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Desjardin's beetle

Cryptamorpha desjardinsi Guerin


Order: Coleoptera
Family: Silvanidae

Size range

  • Small beetle 4–5 mm long

Distribution

  • Introduced, from Australia

Life History

  • Found on plants, especially flax and palms
  • Feeds on surface moulds and mildews
  • Often found in houses, being attracted to lights