Green June Beetle
Cotinis nitida
33.0848, -97.0685
Field Notes
Description:
Large colorful scarab beetle. Adults are about one inch in length. They are flattened on top and somewhat wide in the "shoulders." From above they appear dull velvety-green and yellow-brown. Their sides and under parts are brightly colored with metallic bronze, green and yellow-brown.
Habitat:
Wildlife habitat yard.
Notes:
Adults are attracted to fermenting juice and they feed on fruit damaged by birds and other insects. They are commonly found feeding on over-ripe fruit such as figs, peaches, plums, grapes, and pears. Large numbers may be found feeding in clusters, on a single decaying fruit. They will also feed on the foliage of numerous trees such as pecan and peach.
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