Adult beetles visit flowers and eat pollen, sometimes also flower petals. Larvae develop in decaying piles of wood, often in decaying parts of ant nests. They eat plant waste that lands on the ground. Harmless, adult beetles do not cause significant damage.
Dearest Anne,
VastaaPoistaWhat a spectacular image of the Protaetia cuprea!
Hugs,
Mariette
Thank you very much Mariette!
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PoistaHieno kuva!
VastaaPoistaMukavaa viikonloppua!
Kiitos samoin Sara!
PoistaA beautiful beetle. Is it beneficial or a pest?
VastaaPoistaAdult beetles visit flowers and eat pollen, sometimes also flower petals. Larvae develop in decaying piles of wood, often in decaying parts of ant nests. They eat plant waste that lands on the ground. Harmless, adult beetles do not cause significant damage.
PoistaHi Anne.
VastaaPoistaBeautiful insect on that flower.
Greetings from Patricia.
Hi Patricia! This was easy to photograph when it didn't run away.
PoistaUh oh
VastaaPoista:-))
Poista😊😊
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PoistaHienon värinen kuoriainen.
VastaaPoistaJoo, ja iso:-))
PoistaHieno kuvakulma, kiiltää kivasti tuo kuoren väri.
VastaaPoistaSillä on hienon värinen kuori.
PoistaIt looks jewel-like, Anne.
VastaaPoistaTrue;-))
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