Thursday, June 11, 2009

Emerald Flower Scarab (Trichiotinus lunulatus)

(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)



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8 comments:

  1. Jeannette StG3:43 AM, June 11, 2009

    Wow, an amazing pic - you got every detail on there!! Its metallic green color reminds me on the Junebug. Thanks for sharing:)

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  2. Lisa at Greenbow6:59 AM, June 11, 2009

    I am glad that summer has finally arrived Marvin. I get to see some of the small creatures that inhabit your area. Gorgeous photo.

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  3. Pat - Arkansas8:00 AM, June 11, 2009

    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.

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  4. abb10:16 AM, June 11, 2009

    Beautiful bug. And I mean that.

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  5. Tom Arbour6:10 PM, June 11, 2009

    Very nice Marvin- Definitely a new one to me, doesn't sound like it makes it this far north.

    Tom

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  6. AphotoAday6:24 AM, June 14, 2009

    Wow -- look at that iridescence...

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  7. laughingwolf9:13 PM, June 14, 2009

    love it, marvin... related to the ancient and sacred scarab of egypt?

    a sports car was named a scarab, too...

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  8. Garden Lily1:33 AM, August 27, 2009

    Beautiful

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