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πŸͺ² Beetles

Indian Rose Chafer

Oxycetonia versicolor

About

A compact, shiny beetle with variable coloring ranging from metallic green to dark bronze. Adults are frequently found nestled inside flowers, feeding on pollen and petals, and are common garden visitors.

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Did You Know?

These beetles can fly with their elytra closed by extending their hindwings through special openings at the sides, unlike most beetles.