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Ivy Boring Beetle (Ochina ptinoides)

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Beetles

The Ivy Boring Beetle (Ochina ptinoides) is a small species of wood-boring beetle in the family Ptinidae, found throughout Europe. As its name suggests, it is closely associated with Ivy (Hedera helix), where its larvae develop by boring into the stems.

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