Thread subject: Diptera.info :: honey-stealing chafer

Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-06-2009 20:59
#1

Can anyone put a name to this chafer which has been stealing honey from hives in Portugal? It is about 25mm long.
Thanks
Tony

Posted by Rui Andrade on 16-06-2009 21:16
#2

I have one like this identified as Protaetia opaca, so maybe it's that one.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-06-2009 21:52
#3

Many thanks, Rui - that looks like a good match!