USA Chrysina
USA Chrysina
There are 4 species native to the US:
Top photo: beyeri from Arizona
Middle photo: woodi from Texas
Bottom photo, middle row: lecontei from Arizona, lower row: gloriosa, from AZ & TX
Top photo: beyeri from Arizona
Middle photo: woodi from Texas
Bottom photo, middle row: lecontei from Arizona, lower row: gloriosa, from AZ & TX
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- wollastoni
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Re: USA Chrysina
Very nice !
How do you find them ? On flowers or bait trap as for our European Cetonia ?
How do you find them ? On flowers or bait trap as for our European Cetonia ?
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Re: USA Chrysina
Typically at night with lights.wollastoni wrote: ↑Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:20 pm Very nice !
How do you find them ? On flowers or bait trap as for our European Cetonia ?
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Re: USA Chrysina
Over the years, I've reared all of the US Chrysina species, except for lecontei. I've never heard of anyone rearing lecontei; not sure why - it may be that they have some specific requirement that's been difficult for hobbyists to provide. In nature, adult lecontei feed on Ponderosa pine.
C. gloriosa feed on juniper, beyeri on evergreen oak, and woodi on walnut & pecan.
C. gloriosa feed on juniper, beyeri on evergreen oak, and woodi on walnut & pecan.
Re: USA Chrysina
At lights (MV) is the best way to find them.
Re: USA Chrysina
Thanks for sharing portions of your collection. Nice to see some beetles getting recognition!
Says I'm a new member...been here for a number of years.
Says I'm a new member...been here for a number of years.
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