Identify CRB and Damage

Visual Indications
Video: Movement Indications
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Movement: CRB vs OFB

Another visual indication of CRB is the way the larvae physically moves. CRB larvae move in a coil on their sides—versus other beetles, like the Oriental Flower Beetle, inches forward on its belly. Below, watch Lance Thomas, owner of Mr. Lance’s Steam point out the difference between a CRB (left) and an OFB (right):


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