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French Flower Chafer

Trichius gallicus

The French Flower Chafer is a colorful beetle that loves to visit flowers. With its bright yellow and black stripes, it looks like a little piece of sunshine buzzing around gardens!

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The French Flower Chafer is a fuzzy, black beetle with striking bright yellow or orange bands across its abdomen. Its hairy body and markings give it a bee-like appearance, making it visually distinct from other chafers.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyScarabaeidaeGenusTrichius
French Flower Chafer
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French Flower Chafer

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Before becoming an adult, it lives as a grub inside old, decaying wood.

Despite looking like a bumblebee, it's actually a type of scarab beetle!

Its scientific name, *Trichius*, means 'hairy,' describing its fuzzy body!

Some people call these furry beetles 'tumble bugs' because they sometimes fall.

Special abilities

Ability

Buzzing Disguise

French Flower Chafer has fuzzy, striped markings that make it look like a bee, helping it avoid predators.

Ability

Flower Power

French Flower Chafer can carry pollen on its hairy body because that helps pollinate plants as it feeds on nectar.

Ability

Armored Shell

French Flower Chafer has a strong, hard exoskeleton that protects its soft body from bumps and bites.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
20-35 mm
Size
9-16 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
7 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults drink nectar and eat pollen from flowers, while larvae munch on decaying wood.

Age differences: Larvae consume decaying wood, while adults feed on nectar and pollen.

Primary Foods

  • nectar
  • pollen
  • thistle flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be gentle and watch from a distance; they are friendly little bugs!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is French Flower Chafer's wingspan?

20-35 mm

How big is French Flower Chafer?

9-16 mm

How long does French Flower Chafer live?

30-60 days

How fast can French Flower Chafer fly?

7 km/h

What does French Flower Chafer eat?

Adults drink nectar and eat pollen from flowers, while larvae munch on decaying wood.

Where is French Flower Chafer usually found?

Gardens

How does French Flower Chafer hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does French Flower Chafer have?

6

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