(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)
