Flower chafers are a group of scarab beetles, comprising the subfamily Cetoniinae. Many species are diurnal and visit flowers for pollen and nectar, or to browse on the petals. Some species also feed on fruit. The group is also called fruit and flower chafers, flower beetles and flower scarabs. There are around 4,000 species, many of them still undescribed.
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WOW! 4000 species?!? O_O And omg what a beautiful shot, the beetle looks so lovely like a jewel eUe and I love the soft pastel colored background and gorgeously colored flowers! great shot! congrats on DD too!
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And omg what a beautiful shot, the beetle looks so lovely like a jewel eUe and I love the soft pastel colored background and gorgeously colored flowers! great shot!
congrats on DD too!