πŸͺ² Beetles

Bee Chafer

Trichius rosaceus

About Bee Chafer

A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.

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Did You Know?

So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.

Distribution

Where Bee Chafer can be found

Seasonal Activity

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Bee Chafer (Trichius rosaceus). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/bee-chafer

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"Bee Chafer." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/bee-chafer.