Fig Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
Large green scarab beetle that feeds on ripe figs in the western US.
Biology and lifecycle
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Signs to watch for
- Adult beetles on ripe fruit
- Damaged fig flesh
- Increased pressure in late summer
Controls
- Daily harvest of ripe fruit
- Bagging ripening fruit
- Removal of fallen fruit and compost piles harboring grubs