Grapevine Beetle (Pelidnota punctata)6Shape Envelope

The Northern Grapevine Beetle (Pelidnota punctata) is a member of the scarab beetle family. It flies mostly at night, can reach an inch or so in length, and does feed on both wild and cultivated grape vines. It doesn't do enough damage to be considered a pest. The larva live in soil and eat roots, hatching in July. The Northern Grapevine Beetle is a member of the scarab beetle family. It flies mostly at night, can reach an inch or so in length, and does feed on both wild and cultivated grape vines. It doesn't do enough damage to be considered a pest. The larva live in soil and eat roots, hatching in July.