North Carolina has beetles of different families like ground, scarab and longhorn. The largest beetle species, the black turpentine beetle, occupies the whole of Piedmont and Coastal Plain, primarily found in abundance after a drought. Another beetle worth mention is the Japanese beetle mainly occurring in June in the central part of North Carolina, severely damaging plants. The carpet beetle species, one of the smallest of the lot, mainly infest furniture, and fabrics.
Beetles in North Carolina (NC)
Common Beetles: Black Turpentine Beetle, Japanese Beetle, Black Carpet Beetle
Large Beetles: Black turpentine Beetle, Japanese Beetle, Ox Beetle
