Scarlet malachite beetle

6448. Hello. I found about 6 to 7 of these beetles on my durum wheat that I am growing in my garden. I was wondering if these are a beneficial insect or a pest. If you could identify it, that would be great. Thanks. Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Canada

Number 6448. This is a scarlet malachite beetle, Malachius aeneus (Coleoptera: Melyridae); definitely not a pest species. Click here for more detailed information.