Beetles in Delaware

Delaware doesn’t have too many recorded beetle species in the state, and of the fewer present, the emerald ash borer beetle is one of the infamous pests, mainly infesting ash trees. The southern pine beetle is next on the list, also harming pine trees. The carpet beetle species, on the other hand, are harmful indoor pests.

The ladybug is Delaware’s Official State bug, with the Asian lady beetle being one of the most prominent beetles of this family found here.

Beetles in Delaware (DE)

Largest Beetles: Japanese Beetle, Asian Lady Beetle

Smallest Beetles: Black Carpet Beetle, Varied Carpet Beetle, Southern Pine Beetle

Most Common Beetles: Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Lady Beetle, Black Carpet Beetle

Jewel Beetles

  • Emerald Ash Borer Beetle (Agrilus planipennis)

Scarab Beetles

  • Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)

Skin Beetles

  • Black Carpet Beetle (Attagenus unicolor)
  • Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci)

True Weevils

  • Southern Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis)

Ground Beetles

Ladybird Beetles 

Longhorn Beetles