This is a species that the gardener will know especially
when it nibbles his roses. The elytra are clearly flattened. The animal
is usually green but it can be bronze and sometimes even bluish black. The
underneath of the animal is coppery red. This species is usually about in
May and June, though the more south you go the longer it is about. It nibbles
various flowers including roses. The larvae live in rotting timber , especially
in old willows. Below is a brilliant photograph of an actual Rose Chafer
taken by Piers Flawn-Thomas aged 5 (He said that daddy helped, but I don't
believe that)...Well done Piers..!!
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