Trichiotinus affinis

Flower Scarab



Trichiotinus affinis, Flower Scarab Beetle photo

 

 

 

 

 

Family: Scarabaeidae

Subfamily: Cetoniinae

Length: 7-10 mm

 

Like other members of its genus, Trichiotinus affinis is a hairy beetle, with hairs on its abdomen, elytra, pronotum, and head.

Larvae feed in decaying hardwoods, while adults eat pollen.

Image of rear of Trichiotinus affinis, Flower Scarab Beetle

Left: Typical light-colored markings found on the rear of the abdomen of Trichiotinus affinis.


Insects of West Virginia