




Cotinis mutabilis
The Figeater Beetle is a shiny green beetle that loves to munch on ripe figs and fruits. They are often seen buzzing around gardens and trees, making them a fun sight to spot!
生息地: Urban areas
The Figeater Beetle has a large, metallic emerald-green body often with dull orange-yellow markings on its head and underside. Its smooth, iridescent wing covers can appear bronze in certain light, making it a striking jewel among insects. They are notably larger than many common garden beetles.





カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Adult Figeater Beetles are often heard before they are seen, flying with a loud, distinctive buzz!
Their larvae are giant C-shaped grubs that live underground for up to two years before becoming beetles!
They are sometimes called 'Green June Beetles' in some areas, though they are a different species!
When they fly, Figeater Beetles keep their hard wing covers closed, only extending their delicate hindwings!
Figeater Beetle larvae can burrow deep underground because of their strong mandibles, helping them stay safe and find decaying matter.
Figeater Beetles can fly with a distinct buzzing sound because of their large, powerful wings, helping them quickly locate ripe fruit.
Figeater Beetles can detect the scent of fermenting fruit from a distance because of specialized antennae, helping them find their next meal.
The Figeater Beetle pupates in a sturdy soil chamber it builds, protecting it during metamorphosis from larva to adult.
These beetles love to feast on super ripe and decaying fruits, especially figs, and even tree sap!
年齢による違い: Larvae eat decaying organic matter in soil, while adults primarily consume ripe and fermenting fruits.

Ficus carica
Feasts on ripe fruit from fig trees.
Prunus persica
Consumes decaying or ripe peaches.
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Preyed upon by opportunistic birds.
Didelphis virginiana
Forages for them on the ground.
カラフルとは、生物や物体が明るくはっきりとした多様な色合いを見せることを指します。
多種多様な花粉媒介者(ポリネーター)にとって特に魅力的で有益な植物を表します。
食事のすべて、または大部分が植物で構成されている生物が持つ特徴です。
この特性は、狩り、逃走、または移動において、並外れた素早さを見せる生物を示します。
昼行性の動物は主に日中に活動し、通常は夜間に休息や睡眠をとります。
この生息地の特性は、人工の建造物や緑地を利用し、都市や郊外の環境で人間と共存できる種であることを示しています。
花粉を運び、植物の受粉と繁殖を助ける生物のことを指します。
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
Figeater Beetles are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
40-60 mm
20-35 mm
30-60 日
12 km/h
These beetles love to feast on super ripe and decaying fruits, especially figs, and even tree sap!
Urban areas
Foraging
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