Sap beetles are attracted to overripe berries. They reproduce quickly and can rapidly infect a planting. Two species exist - one is brown and the other is black with spots.

Picnic beetle

Strawberry sap beetle

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This is a part of The Berry Diagnostic Tool - a companion to the NRAES Production Guides for Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries