Tag: beetles

South African Company Transforms Classic VW Beetles into LS-Powered Marvels

⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious It’s a mighty Bug! 3L Engineering and Design, a South African company, has taken the classic Volkswagen Beetle and reimagined it as a powerful sleeper car, aptly named the “V8 Stealth Beetle.” This transformation goes beyond a mere engine swap; it is a comprehensive reconstruction of the iconic […]

Invasive beetles found in Sacramento area pose a ‘serious threat.’ Have you seen them?

Invasive beetles have been spotted in the Carmichael area, Sacramento County announced on Thursday. State and county officials are on the lookout for Japanese beetles, which are considered pests. “Japanese beetles can damage over 300 species of ornamental, horticultural, agricultural and native plants, posing a serious threat to our state’s agriculture, environment, and your backyard,” […]

Native plant-eating beetles should soon make an appearance in Georgia

Spring season means warm weather, flowers blooming and a visit from the plant eating green June beetle. “They begin to appear around late May, early June depending on where you are in the state,” said Will Hudson, extension entomologist and professor for the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia. “Where they’re likely to […]

Kalihi lawmakers plan community meeting on invasive beetles

May 11—1/1 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY STATE OF HAWAII Lawmakers from the Kalihi-Kapalama area plan to hold a community meeting Tuesday to address concerns over increasing statewide infestations of invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles. State and city lawmakers from the Kalihi-Kapalama area are scheduled to host a community meeting to address concerns over […]

Traps catch invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles in Waikoloa

Apr. 24—1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY HDOA The coconut rhinoceros beetles are a serious pest of palm trees, primarily coconut trees. Adult beetles bore into their crowns to feed on the tree’s sap. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY HDOA The invasive beetles — first detected on Oahu in December […]