Flower-scarab
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Euphoria discicollis
pocket gopher flower beetle
Euphoria discicollis is a flower scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae. It is commonly known as the pocket gopher flower beetle. The species is distributed across the south-central United States, including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Like other Euphoria species, it is likely associated with flowers and sap flows, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Euphoria fascifera
Euphoria fascifera is a species of flower scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae. The species was described by LeConte in 1861. Two subspecies are recognized: E. f. fascifera (LeConte, 1861) and E. f. trapezium Casey, 1915. The genus Euphoria comprises colorful flower chafers known for their bee-mimicking flight behavior and attraction to sap flows and flowers.
Euphoria fulgida holochloris
Emerald Euphoria
Euphoria fulgida holochloris is a subspecies of flower scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. Adults are notable bee mimics with a distinctive flight pattern, and exhibit considerable color variation including metallic green, blue-green, and burgundy forms. The subspecies was described by Fall in 1905 and occurs across much of eastern and central North America.
Euphoria kernii
Kern's flower scarab
Euphoria kernii is a scarab beetle in the subfamily Cetoniinae, commonly known as Kern's flower scarab. The species exhibits extreme color polymorphism, with individuals ranging from all black to various combinations of black with white or yellow markings, to nearly entirely yellow. Adults are diurnal and frequently observed aggregating in flowers. The species occurs across the southern Great Plains and southwestern United States, extending into northern Mexico.
Euphoria levinotata
Euphoria levinotata is a species of flower scarab beetle in the subfamily Cetoniinae, described by Orozco in 2012. It belongs to a genus known for bee-mimicking flight behavior and attraction to fermenting tree sap. The species occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and New Mexico. Like other Euphoria species, adults are diurnal fliers that feed on sap flows and occasionally visit flowers for nectar and pollen.
Euphoria schottii
Euphoria schottii is a flower scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae. The genus Euphoria contains colorful species commonly known as flower chafers or bumble flower beetles, many of which exhibit Batesian mimicry of bees and wasps. Euphoria schottii is one of ten Euphoria species recorded from Arizona, where it occurs in association with agave plants. The species was described by Schott and is part of a genus whose taxonomy has undergone recent revision, with several former subspecies of E. fulgida elevated to full species status.
Euphoria sonorae
Euphoria sonorae is a flower scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae. It is a cryptic species that has been observed feeding on flower nectar. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Trichiotinus piger
Bee-like Flower Scarab, Hairy Flower Chafer
Trichiotinus piger is a flower scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, commonly known as the bee-like flower scarab or hairy flower chafer. Adults are active during summer months and feed on pollen and nectar from flowers of various deciduous trees and shrubs. The species is distributed across eastern and central North America, from southern Canada through the eastern United States. Larvae develop in soil, feeding on plant roots over a multi-year period before pupating.
Trichiotinus rufobrunneus
Florida flower scarab
Trichiotinus rufobrunneus is a species of flower scarab beetle endemic to Florida, commonly known as the Florida flower scarab. It belongs to the genus Trichiotinus, a North American endemic group of trichiine scarabs. The species is associated with the flowers of Opuntia australis (Florida pricklypear cactus), an endemic plant, and has been observed mating within these flowers. Its distribution is limited to Florida, making it a species of conservation concern due to habitat loss from urban development and agriculture.