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Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) feeding on Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) pollen
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Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) feeding on Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) pollen
Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) feeding on Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) pollen. Cuts in petals where chafers legs were inserted to prevent it from falling off. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. June
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Arthropod Arthropoda Beetle Belidae Coleoptera Endopterygota Feeding Flower Hexapod Hexapoda Insect Insecta Invertebrate Neoptera Pollination Polyphaga Scarab Scarabaeidae Scarabaeoidea Scarabid Cetonia Cetonia Aurata Cetoniinae Chafer Chafer Beetle Flower Beetle Flower Chafer Flower Scarab Rose Chafer
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Nature's Delicate Dance - A Rose Chafer's Pollen Feast on Rock Rose
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. In this snapshot captured by Heather Angel, we witness a mesmerizing moment in the enchanting world of insects. The vibrant hues of a Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) provide the perfect backdrop for an exquisite Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) as it indulges in a sumptuous meal of pollen. With its metallic emerald-green body shimmering under the sunlight, this charming beetle delicately inserts its legs into the petals, ensuring it doesn't lose balance while savoring nature's sweet nectar. These clever cuts in the petals act as tiny footholds for our little chafer friend, preventing any accidental tumbles during its delightful feast. Nestled within a garden in Surrey, England, UK, this extraordinary scene unfolds during June when flowers are at their most resplendent. As we marvel at this arthropod wonderland, we're reminded of the intricate relationship between plants and insects - pollination at its finest! The Rose chafer belongs to the scarab family and is also known as Cetonia aurata or Green Rose Chafer. Its presence adds an element of whimsy to any garden landscape with its iridescent beauty and graceful movements. So next time you spot these flower chafers flitting about your blossoming blooms, take a moment to appreciate their vital role in maintaining our natural ecosystems. After all, even beetles
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