Author Topic: Identification Please.... (Read 1748 times)

lisa0307 · « **on:** June 05, 2007, 17:48:58 »

Anyone identify this beetle...thought it might be a rose chafer beetle but can't seem to find any pictures like it. All help appreciated. Thanks

pye · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2007, 19:11:07 »

Don't know what it is, sorry, but it's beautiful. Like a little jewel! I hope it's a white hat. :)

kenkew · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2007, 19:39:40 »

You might try a search on Chrysochus auratus. Although it's just a guess.

flossie · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2007, 20:02:49 »

amazing colouring - let us know

manicscousers · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2007, 20:12:27 »

what a lovely colour, hope he's a 'goodie' :)

froglets · « **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2007, 20:17:26 »

kenkew · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2007, 20:21:03 »

I go with Froglets. Well spotted!
http://www.rhs.org.uk/research/projects/rosemary_beetle.asp

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5987151

Seems to attack Rosemary and Lavender. Not a goody.

Also known as Lavender beetle.

Trixiebelle · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2007, 15:03:11 »

It is very beautiful though :)

GREENWIZARD · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2007, 21:03:41 »

pity it's not a good guy it's rather pretty...good pics :)

Barnowl · « **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2007, 15:12:40 »

Very bad news - takes out rosemary and lavender.

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