Key Identification Features
- The long diameter of the eyes is distinctly greater than half the width of the frons.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Byturidae
Byturidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Coleoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Byturidae Species
Byturus tomentosus (De Geer, 1774)
Byturus tomentosus (De Geer, 1774)
The raspberry beetle Byturus tomentosus is a widespread major berry pest in nort…
Xerasia grisescens (Jayne, 1882)
Xerasia grisescens (Jayne, 1882)
Xerasia grisescens is a fruitworm beetle of the Byturidae family found across di…
Byturus unicolor Say, 1823
Byturus unicolor Say, 1823
Byturus unicolor (raspberry fruitworm) is a fruitworm beetle species found in Ce…
Byturus ochraceus (Scriba, 1790)
Byturus ochraceus (Scriba, 1790)
Byturus ochraceus is a 4–4.6 mm beetle similar to other Byturus species, active …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Byturidae?
Byturidae animals belong to the Coleoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. The long diameter of the eyes is distinctly greater than half the width of the frons. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Byturidae?
Byturidae is classified in the order Coleoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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