Trichiotinus affinis

(Gory & Percheron, 1833)

Hairy Flower Scarab

Trichiotinus affinis, commonly known as the Hairy Flower Scarab, is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It is found across eastern North America. The species belongs to the flower chafer Cetoniinae, a group known for visiting flowers to feed on pollen and nectar.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trichiotinus affinis: /ˌtrɪkiˈoʊtɪnəs əˈfɪnɪs/

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Distribution

Eastern North America, including Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Vermont).

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Taxonomic Note

The was first described by Gory and Percheron in 1833. It is one of approximately 10-12 species in the Trichiotinus, all native to North America.

Observation Data

As of the data source, iNaturalist records 936 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.