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Dried Fruit Beetle

Carpophilus hemipterus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Nitidulidae
Genus
Carpophilus
Species
Carpophilus hemipterus (Dried Fruit Beetle)

Names in Other Languages

German Gelbgefleckter Glanzkäfer

Similar Species in Carpophilus

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Beetle
Carpophilus nepos
Not Evaluated
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Corn sap beetle
Carpophilus dimidiatus
Not Evaluated
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Sap beetle
Carpophilus marginellus
Least Concern
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Sap beetle
Carpophilus mutilatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dried Fruit Beetle?
The scientific name of Dried Fruit Beetle is Carpophilus hemipterus. It belongs to the genus Carpophilus.
What is the conservation status of Dried Fruit Beetle?
Dried Fruit Beetle (Carpophilus hemipterus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dried Fruit Beetle live?
Dried Fruit Beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (22 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany.
What family does Dried Fruit Beetle belong to?
Dried Fruit Beetle (Carpophilus hemipterus) belongs to the genus Carpophilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Nitidulidae.
Is Dried Fruit Beetle endangered?
No, Dried Fruit Beetle (Carpophilus hemipterus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dried Fruit Beetle belong to?
Dried Fruit Beetle (Carpophilus hemipterus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dried Fruit Beetle?
The closest relatives of Dried Fruit Beetle in the genus Carpophilus include Beetle, Corn sap beetle, Sap beetle, Sap beetle.

Native Range — 26 Countries

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Genus Carpophilus — 5 Species

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Beetle
Carpophilus nepos
NE 🐾
Corn sap beetle
Carpophilus dimidiatus
NE
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Dried Fruit Beetle
Carpophilus hemipterus
LC
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Sap beetle
Carpophilus marginellus
LC 🐾
Sap beetle
Carpophilus mutilatus
NE
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