Pest Profile
Seedcorn Beetle
Stenolophus lecontei
Seed corn maggot
Seed corn beetle
Pest Description
Seed corn beetles are about 1/3-inch long. They are dark brown with a lightbrown to tan border stripe on the wing covers. Gaps in the crop stand may result from destruction of the seed germ (embryo) or completely hollowed seed. Some seedling plants may appear stunted because beetles feed on the mesocotyl.
Source of information
J.P. Michaud (http://entomology.k-state.edu/extension/insect-information/crop-pests/corn/scb.html)
Pest photo source
Marlin E. Rice, JP Michaud (KSU Entomology)