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White-spotted rose beetle

Oxythyrea funesta

Photo by Dangermouse
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Field Notes

Description:

Distinctive beetle with mainly dark body, upper surface marked with irregular white spots; metallic sheen to body sometimes visible.

Habitat:

Usually found feeding on flowers; April-July. Widespread and often common.

Reference Links:

Oxythyrea funesta, White-spotted Rose Beetle (Oxythyrea funesta) « Things Biological

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Comments (2)
Dangermouse
Thanks, Sachin Zaveri. :) New photo added, taken today, and the beetle has now been ID'd as well.

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