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    Shiny green beetle

    Shiny green beetle

    No idea what they are called, but they seem to like my pyracantha flowers.

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    Re: Shiny green beetle

    Very nice capture

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    Re: Shiny green beetle

    I wonder if that is a Rose Chafer, David? Also, several very similar species.

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    Re: Shiny green beetle

    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff F View Post
    I wonder if that is a Rose Chafer, David? Also, several very similar species.
    Yes could be. A neighbour here in France thought it was an "Hanneton des roses" (cetonia aurata).
    Last edited by Chataignier; 11th May 2020 at 09:54 AM.

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    Re: Shiny green beetle

    Nice sharp picture

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