Four-Spotted Sap Beetle (Carpophilus hemipterus) - Identification & Biology #11887 (License: Personal Use)

This dorsal view shows the characteristic morphology of Carpophilus hemipterus: a compact, oval-shaped black beetle with four vivid red, heart-like spots arranged in two pairs on the elytra. Its antennae are clubbed and segmented, and the legs are slender and light brown. The species is attracted to fermenting fruits, nuts, and grain products, often becoming a post-harvest pest.

Used in entomology guides, agricultural extension resources, and pest identification pages; serves users seeking to identify or manage this common stored-product and orchard pest.