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Flower chafer

Protaetia( Indoprotaetia) alboguttata

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Field Notes

Description:

Flower chafers are a group of scarab beetles, comprising the subfamily Cetoniinae. Many species are diurnal and visit flowers for pollen and nectar, or to browse on the petals. Some species also feed on fruit.

Habitat:

Seen at a small forest near a farm.

Notes:

Better Quality pic at : https://www.flickr.com/photos/satyenmehta/14602383552/

Reference Links:

Flower chafer, Insect Pests

Species ID Suggestions

Flower Chafer

Protaetia( Indoprotaetia) alboguttata

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bayucca
Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae, Protaetia( Indoprotaetia) alboguttata. Protaetia is the genus and Indoprotaetia is the subgenus. http://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonimage/id218251/ http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Protaetia_alboguttata.jpg http://www.nbaii.res.in/insectpests/Protaetia-alboguttata.php

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PublishedJuly 16, 2014

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