Protaetia fusca
(Herbst, 1790)
Mango Flower Beetle, Mottled Flower Scarab
Protaetia fusca is a flower in the , commonly known as the Mango or Mottled Flower . The has a broad distribution spanning tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, the Pacific, and has been to the Americas including Hawaii, California, Florida, and the Galápagos Islands. develop in decaying wood of broad-leaved trees, particularly Ficus species, while feed on tree sap and ripe fruits. The complete takes approximately one year, with adult activity peaking during summer months.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Protaetia fusca: /proʊˈtiːʃə ˈfʌskə/
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Identification
Third distinguished from other Australian cetoniines by specific morphological characters: Eupoecila australasiae has a more pronounced and different spiracular structure; Diaphonia dorsalis has distinct body setation patterns and capsule proportions. identification requires examination of elytral coloration and body proportions typical of the Protaetia.
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Habitat
Larval : decaying wood of broad-leaved trees, particularly Ficus (fig) , characterized by abundant and high moisture content; also recorded from decaying . habitat: associated with trees where develop; attracted to light.
Distribution
: Oriental region (Cambodia, India: Andaman Islands, Assam, Tripura, West Bengal; Indonesia: Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba, Savu, Timor; Malaysia: Langkawi; Philippines; Vietnam), Palaearctic region (China: Guangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hong Kong, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Macau, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang; India: Himachal Pradesh; Taiwan; Japan: Ryukyu Islands including Okinawa and Amami), Australian region (Queensland, Papua New Guinea), Pacific islands (New Caledonia, Tahiti). : Pacific (Hawaii), Nearctic (USA: California, Florida), Galápagos Islands, Saint Barthelemy, Oceania.
Seasonality
active June through August in Japan (Ryukyu Islands); peak June-July.
Diet
feed on decaying wood of broad-leaved trees. feed on tree sap and ripe fruits.
Host Associations
- Ficus - larval development in decaying woodparticularly important
- broad-leaved trees - larval development in decaying wood
- decaying sugarcane - alternative larval substraterecorded but less common than woody
Life Cycle
Approximately one year duration. laid in decaying wood of trees. Larval development proceeds through three within the wood. occurs in the larval gallery within the decaying wood. emerge in June-July and are active through August.
Behavior
attracted to light. confined to decaying wood with high moisture and abundant .
Ecological Role
of decaying wood in forest ; contributes to in tropical and subtropical broad-leaved forests.
Human Relevance
"Mango " suggests association with mango , though specific economic impact not documented in sources. in Hawaii, California, Florida, and Galápagos indicate potential for range expansion via human-mediated transport.
Similar Taxa
- Eupoecila australasiaeOnly other Australian with described ; distinguished by and spiracular structure in third
- Diaphonia dorsalisOnly other Australian with described ; distinguished by body setation patterns and capsule proportions in third