Brand New 2.5" Grapevine Beetle Encased In Amber-color Resin Pendant Craft Ready. PENDANT ONLY NO NECKLACE INCLUDED. The insect in the AMBER-COLOR pen

Brand New 2.5" Grapevine Beetle Encased In Amber-color Resin Pendant Craft Ready. PENDANT ONLY NO NECKLACE INCLUDED. The insect in the AMBER-COLOR pendant appears to be a Grapevine Beetle, also known as a Spotted June Beetle or Spotted Pelidnota (Pelidnota punctata). Here are some key facts about this beetle: Appearance: It's a chunky, oval-shaped beetle, about 1 inch long, with a light tan or auburn color and six black spots on its wing covers. Family: It belongs to the scarab beetle family (Scarabaeidae). Habitat: Found in wooded areas and gardens, particularly where grapevines grow. Diet: Adults feed on grape leaves and fruit but are not typically considered a major pest. Life Cycle: Larvae live in decaying wood, and the complete cycle takes two years. Adults emerge in July. Range: Native to the eastern United States and Canada, ranging from Ontario to Florida and as far west as Texas. Attraction to Lights: Grapevine beetles are often attracted to outdoor lights at night. Harmless to Humans: They do not bite or sting and are not poisonous. This beetle is commonly preserved in amber, often as a decorative item.