Carpophilus lugubris

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Carpophilus lugubris (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Tim R. Moyer
Source: BugGuide

Carpophilus lugubris Murray, 1864 - (dusky sap beetle)

The beetle can be a serious pest of sweet corn in North America. The larvae are hidden inside the kernels. It has been reported from Europe since 2011 where it often infests honey bee hives.