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Bumble Flower Beetle

Euphoria inda (Linnaeus 1758)

Euphoria inda

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Euphoria inda, the bumble flower beetle, brown fruit chafer or Indian cetonia[2] is a species of beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in North America.[1][3][4] While in flight, adults of this species do not lift their elytra,[5] creating a buzzing sound as the hindwings vibrate inside.[2] The adult beetle is a pollinator[2] and feeds on pollen, nectar, sap and damaged fruits.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Euphoria inda Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  2. ^ a b c The BugLady (29 August 2018). "Bumble Flower Beetle". College of Letters & Science Field Station. University of Wisconsin - Milwaulkee. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Euphoria inda". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  4. ^ "Euphoria inda species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  5. ^ a b Phillips, Ben (9 May 2014). "Bumble flower beetles: Not your typical grub". Michigan State University Extension. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
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Euphoria inda: Brief Summary

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Euphoria inda, the bumble flower beetle, brown fruit chafer or Indian cetonia is a species of beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in North America. While in flight, adults of this species do not lift their elytra, creating a buzzing sound as the hindwings vibrate inside. The adult beetle is a pollinator and feeds on pollen, nectar, sap and damaged fruits.

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