Orange Flower Chafer Beetle - Close-Up Identification & Biology #2172970 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution image captures a Cetonia aurata, a species of scarab beetle native to Europe and parts of Asia, known for its metallic orange elytra and black pronotum. The beetle’s lamellate antennae and robust legs are clearly visible, highlighting adaptations for feeding on pollen and nectar. It is often found on flowers during warm summer days and plays a beneficial role in pollination despite occasional garden pest status.

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