Dalotia - Rove Beetle - Fungus Gnat/Thrips Control

TARGET PEST: Fungus Gnats (Sciaridae), Shore Flies (Ephydridae), Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) FOR YOUR FILES: Dalotia coriaria Tech Sheet HOW TO: Build a Dalotia Breeder Box Description Use in Biological Control Life Cycle Application Rates The rove beetle Dalotia coriaria, formerly known as Atheta coriaria, is a native species of a soil-dwelling rove beetle which feeds on small insects and mites. Both adults and larvae are active aggressive predators and are attracted to decomposing plant or animal material and algae, where their hosts are found. They are light to dark brown in color, with adults being 3-4 mm long. They have an unusual shape for a beetle being slender with short wing covers. Rove beetles have an interesting habit of curving their abdomen upwards like scorpions and can run or fly when disturbed (usually close to the ground). Since they can actively fly, this beneficial insect will rapidly colonize the release area. However, too many Dalotia i