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πŸͺ² Beetles

Flower Chafer

Oxythyrea funesta

About

A small black flower beetle dotted with white spots, widespread across southern Europe and North Africa. It can be found in large numbers on roses and other garden flowers.

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Did You Know?

Its Latin name funesta means mournful, referring to the black coloration dotted with white specks like a mourning garment.