Flower-chafers
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Cotinis
Green June Beetles
Cotinis is a genus of flower chafer scarab beetles in the subfamily Cetoniinae, distributed throughout North and South America. The genus was erected by Hermann Burmeister in 1842 and contains approximately 25 species. At least two species, C. nitida (Green June Beetle) and C. mutabilis (Fig Beetle), are recognized as common agricultural and garden pests. Members are characterized by their distinctive flight mechanism where hardened elytra remain closed while membranous hindwings extend for flight, producing a bee-like appearance and sound.
Hoplia mucorea
Hoplia mucorea is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It has been recorded from multiple U.S. states (California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina) and Sonora, Mexico. The species belongs to the genus Hoplia, which comprises small to medium-sized scarab beetles often associated with flowers and vegetation.
Protaetia
flower chafers
Protaetia is a large genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae, containing over 300 species distributed primarily across Asia. Commonly known as flower chafers, these beetles are characterized by their often metallic or colorful appearance. Several species have economic and cultural significance: Protaetia orientalis is an invasive pest in Hawaii where it complicates detection of the damaging coconut rhinoceros beetle, while Protaetia brevitarsis is traditionally consumed as food in southern China and Southeast Asia and has been studied for its potential immune-enhancing properties. The genus has been documented as attracted to fermenting baits in field studies.