(Photo: 6/09/09 by Marvin)
Emerald Flower Scarab (Trichiotinus lunulatus) Feeding on Ox-eye Daisy
Identification: Usually green, but sometimes has a coppery tinge. Legs usually green or dark, not brown. Cretaceous (chalky) spots on pygidium not usually concealed by hairs.
Range: Southeastern United States: Virginia to Texas.
Habitat: Meadows, fields, etc. with flowers, near woodlands.
Food: Pollen and/or nectar from a variety of flowers.
(Source: BugGuide)
8 comments:
Wow, an amazing pic - you got every detail on there!! Its metallic green color reminds me on the Junebug. Thanks for sharing:)
I am glad that summer has finally arrived Marvin. I get to see some of the small creatures that inhabit your area. Gorgeous photo.
What a gorgeous creature! Great photo, Marvin. Although I have a built-in aversion to most bugs, I am fascinated by scarab beetles (perhaps because of the ancient Egyptian connection), although I can't say I would like to have one crawling on me.
Beautiful bug. And I mean that.
Very nice Marvin- Definitely a new one to me, doesn't sound like it makes it this far north.
Tom
Wow -- look at that iridescence...
love it, marvin... related to the ancient and sacred scarab of egypt?
a sports car was named a scarab, too...
Beautiful
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