Raspberry Beetle
Overview
Raspberry beetle is a pest of cane fruit, especially raspberries.
Larvae can contaminate fruit and reduce marketability.
Main host crops
Identification
Typical signs include:
- adult beetles in flowers
- damaged flower parts
- larvae inside fruit
- fruit contamination
Risk conditions
| Condition | Risk |
|---|---|
| Flowering cane fruit | High |
| Warm spring weather | Moderate–High |
| Nearby unmanaged hosts | Moderate |
| Poor flower monitoring | High |
Monitoring
Inspect:
- flowers
- developing fruit
- harvested fruit
IPM approach
Useful strategies:
- monitor during flowering
- inspect fruitlets
- maintain hygiene
- reduce unmanaged reservoirs where possible
Key message
Raspberry beetle risk is highest around flowering and early fruit development.