Euphoria inda

Euphoria inda is a species of scarab beetle. It is also known as the bumble flower beetle. The adult is 12- to 15-mm long and inhabits fields and meadows.  The larva can be found in soil feeding on dung or decaying plant material. The adult can be found feeding on flowers and decaying plant material, preferably rotting fruit. The adult also visits flowers regularly and is considered a bee mimic. 

Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Species: Euphoria inda

Photograph: © 2003 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 30 April 2003