Beetles are dark brown with a lighter brown border stripe on the wing covers, or a uniform brown; ~ 1/4" to 1/3" long.

Beetles feed inside the corn seed below the soil surface. Seeds fail to germinate.

April and May (statewide)

Check for seeds in soil after planting. Dig two linear feet of row in five locations where skips in seedling stand occur. Examine seed for beetles.

Not available. If damage is severe early, may need to replant.