Mississippi has a concol3rable number of recorded beetle species, most of them belonging to the ground beetle family. The largest beetle here is the eastern hercules beetle, though not commonly encountered. The southern pine beetle inhabiting the state for ages is a threat to pine trees. Another noted pest is the sugarcane beetle, mainly found near sweet potato fields here. Among the smaller species, the varied carpet beetle of the skin beetle family is a noted house pest.
Beetles in Mississippi (MS)
Biggest Beetles: Eastern Hercules Beetle, Big Sand Tiger Beetle
Smallest Beetles: Varied Carpet Beetle, Southern Pine Beetle
