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Chafer Collection

The chafer, also known as the Chrysina limbata or silver chafer beetle, is a fascinating insect that can be found in various parts of the world

Background imageChafer Collection: Chrysina limbata, silver chafer beetle

Chrysina limbata, silver chafer beetle
Silver chafer beetle specimen. The beetles have a base pigment covered by several colourless microscopically thin layers called laminae

Background imageChafer Collection: Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers, in this case the Toothed orchid (Neotinea tridentata). Preci, Umbria, Italy, May

Background imageChafer Collection: Green june beetle (Cotinis nitida) in flight Williamson County, Texas, USA Controlled conditions

Green june beetle (Cotinis nitida) in flight Williamson County, Texas, USA Controlled conditions. October

Background imageChafer Collection: Glorious scarab (Chrysina gloriosa) flying, Brewster County, Texas, USA. Controlled conditions

Glorious scarab (Chrysina gloriosa) flying, Brewster County, Texas, USA. Controlled conditions. August

Background imageChafer Collection: The chafer

The chafer
Eduard Andrica

Background imageChafer Collection: Cockchafer beetle (Melolontha melolontha) on lichen encrusted twig. France. May

Cockchafer beetle (Melolontha melolontha) on lichen encrusted twig. France. May

Background imageChafer Collection: 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

Background imageChafer Collection: Beetles, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)

Beetles, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490316 Beetles, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); 15.4x11.3 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageChafer Collection: Stag, Chafer and Geelgerande Beetles, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)

Stag, Chafer and Geelgerande Beetles, c. 1755-65 (w/c on paper)
490315 Stag, Chafer and Geelgerande Beetles, c.1755-65 (w/c on paper) by Ledoulx, Pierre Francois (1730-1807); 15.5x11.6 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageChafer Collection: P2A1798

P2A1798
Rose Chafer - on garden flower, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageChafer Collection: P2A1797

P2A1797
Rose Chafer - on garden flower, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageChafer Collection: INDO 19-12 331

INDO 19-12 331
Flower Chafer - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

Background imageChafer Collection: Golden Mole, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Golden Mole, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999141 Golden Mole, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Background imageChafer Collection: Rove and chafer beetles

Rove and chafer beetles
Lampyris beetle, rove beetle, Staphylinus erythropterus 2, Staphylinus species 3, Ampedus sanguineus 4, Silpha pedemonta 5, Temnoscheila virescens 6, and rose chafer, Cetonia aurata 7

Background imageChafer Collection: Ground beetle, scarab and cockchafer

Ground beetle, scarab and cockchafer
Dytiscus bimaculatus 1, scarab 2, cockchafer, Melolontha melolontha 3, Cantharis beetle 4, Carabus sexpunciatus 5 and Omophron limbatum 6

Background imageChafer Collection: Marsh beetle, jewel beetle, rose chafer, etc

Marsh beetle, jewel beetle, rose chafer, etc
Marsh beetle, Elodes 1, Harpalus beetle 2, jewel beetle, Buprestis 3, flea beetle, Altica famelica 4, and rose chafer, Cetonia species 5

Background imageChafer Collection: Calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees

Calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees
Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Les Insectes, The Insects, Louis Janet, Paris, 1820

Background imageChafer Collection: Long-armed chafer beetle, Euchirus longimanus

Long-armed chafer beetle, Euchirus longimanus (Long-armed beetle, Scarabaeus longimanus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageChafer Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 374

Curtis British Entomology Plate 374
Coleoptera: Cetonia stictica (Spotted Chafer. A Mainland-European species) [Plant: Rosa canina (Dog Rose)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageChafer Collection: Venuss Girdle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Venuss Girdle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999152 Venuss Girdle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Background imageChafer Collection: Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus), a bee mimic, nectaring on Umbel-flowered catchfly

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus), a bee mimic, nectaring on Umbel-flowered catchfly (Silene compacta). Picks up pollen on hairy body. Russian Caucasus. June

Background imageChafer Collection: Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) feeding on Caucasian peony (Paeonia mlokosewitschii) pollen

Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) feeding on Caucasian peony (Paeonia mlokosewitschii) pollen. Surrey, England, UK. May

Background imageChafer Collection: Dicronorhina sp. rose chafer beetle

Dicronorhina sp. rose chafer beetle
A rose chafer beetle from Africa from the family Scarabaeidae; Cetoniinae. Chafer beetles have a characteristic V-shape where their wings meet and are a member of the same family as dung beetles

Background imageChafer Collection: woolly chafer - Adult. Feeds on vegetation, flying at dusk or night; attracted to lights

woolly chafer - Adult. Feeds on vegetation, flying at dusk or night; attracted to lights
ASW-4410 woolly chafer - Adult Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Sparrmannia flava Feeds on vegetation, flying at dusk or night; attracted to lights

Background imageChafer Collection: Characteristic C-shaped white grub larva of flower chafer; feeds on plant roots

Characteristic C-shaped white grub larva of flower chafer; feeds on plant roots, compost and other rotting vegetation
ASW-4391 Characteristic C-shaped white grub larva of flower chafer; Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Schizonycha sp. feeds on plant roots, compost and other rotting vegetation

Background imageChafer Collection: Anomala sp. chafer beetle

Anomala sp. chafer beetle
A shining leaf chafer beetle photographed in Sri Lanka. These beetles feed on leaves, flowers, or flower parts

Background imageChafer Collection: Noble Chafer

Noble Chafer

Background imageChafer Collection: Flower chafer (scarab beetle), Dicronorrhina micans

Flower chafer (scarab beetle), Dicronorrhina micans.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Background imageChafer Collection: Forest COCKCHAFER / May beetle - rests on a birch

Forest COCKCHAFER / May beetle - rests on a birch branch during breeding mass flight in dusk (Melolontha hippocastani). Uganskii Nature reserve, Siberia, Russia; Spring (June)

Background imageChafer Collection: Flower chafer (Cetoniinae) on rose

Flower chafer (Cetoniinae) on rose

Background imageChafer Collection: Garden Chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) and a spinner moth on Fleece Flower (Polygonum affine)

Garden Chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) and a spinner moth on Fleece Flower (Polygonum affine)

Background imageChafer Collection: Picture No. 10984341

Picture No. 10984341
Cockchafer on Daisy in garden - Germany (Melolontha melolontha) Date:

Background imageChafer Collection: Picture No. 10886886

Picture No. 10886886
Rose Chafer - feeding on umbellifer flowers (Cetonia aurata) Date:

Background imageChafer Collection: Picture No. 10855833

Picture No. 10855833
Cockchafer Larva - in soil (Melolontha melolontha ) Date:

Background imageChafer Collection: Picture No. 10855834

Picture No. 10855834
Cockchafer Larva - in soil (Melolontha melolontha ) Date:

Background imageChafer Collection: Picture No. 10983591

Picture No. 10983591
Flower Chafer Kahuzi-Biega National Park, DRC, Africa (Stephanocrates bennigseni) Date:

Background imageChafer Collection: Picture No. 10900913

Picture No. 10900913
Rainbow Shield Bug (Calidea dregii) Date:

Background imageChafer Collection: Picture No. 10896312

Picture No. 10896312
Summer Chafer Beetle (Amphimallon solstitialis) Date:

Background imageChafer Collection: Scarab Beetle (Hoplia argentea) adult, feeding on umbellifer flowers, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia

Scarab Beetle (Hoplia argentea) adult, feeding on umbellifer flowers, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imageChafer Collection: Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) two adults, feeding on woolly thistle flowerhead, France, August

Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) two adults, feeding on woolly thistle flowerhead, France, August

Background imageChafer Collection: Five chafer larvae (Scarabaeidae)

Five chafer larvae (Scarabaeidae)

Background imageChafer Collection: Euselates sp. rose chafer beetle

Euselates sp. rose chafer beetle
A colourful rose chafer beetle photographed in Sri Lanka. Chafer beetles have a characteristic V-shape where their wings meet and are a member of the same family as dung beetles

Background imageChafer Collection: Cetoniinae sp. rose chafer beetle

Cetoniinae sp. rose chafer beetle
A rose chafer beetle photographed in Sri Lanka. Chafer beetles have a characteristic V-shape where their wings meet and are a member of the same family as dung beetles

Background imageChafer Collection: Pine Chafer (Polyphylla fullo) adult male, climbing on pine trunk, Italy, july

Pine Chafer (Polyphylla fullo) adult male, climbing on pine trunk, Italy, july

Background imageChafer Collection: Flower Chafer (Stephanocrates benningseni) adult, Kahuzi-Biega N. P

Flower Chafer (Stephanocrates benningseni) adult, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Flower Chafer (Stephanocrates benningseni) adult, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Background imageChafer Collection: Garden Chafer ROG 8570 Garden pest, UK. Phyllopertha horticola © Bob Gibbons / ardea. com

Garden Chafer ROG 8570 Garden pest, UK. Phyllopertha horticola © Bob Gibbons / ardea. com
ROG-8570 Garden Chafer - eating leaf Garden pest, UK. Phyllopertha horticola Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageChafer Collection: Garden Chafer ROG 8572 Garden pest, UK. Phyllopertha horticola © Bob Gibbons / ardea. com

Garden Chafer ROG 8572 Garden pest, UK. Phyllopertha horticola © Bob Gibbons / ardea. com
ROG-8572 GARDEN CHAFER Garden pest, UK. Phyllopertha horticola Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageChafer Collection: Soft Jurinea - with visiting Painted Lady butterflies and Rose Chafer. Near Roades

Soft Jurinea - with visiting Painted Lady butterflies and Rose Chafer. Near Roades
ROG-13661 Soft Jurinea - with visiting Painted Lady butterflies and Rose Chafer Near Roades, Romania Jurinea mollis Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401



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The chafer, also known as the Chrysina limbata or silver chafer beetle, is a fascinating insect that can be found in various parts of the world. One such species is the bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus), which is often spotted on flowers, busily collecting nectar. Its vibrant colors and distinctive markings make it a beautiful sight to behold. Another remarkable member of the chafer family is the glorious scarab (Chrysina gloriosa). This majestic creature can be seen gracefully flying through the skies of Brewster County, Texas, USA under controlled conditions. Its iridescent wings shimmer in the sunlight, creating a mesmerizing display. In France during May, you may come across the cockchafer beetle (Melolontha melolontha) perched on a lichen-encrusted twig. This particular species adds an enchanting touch to its surroundings with its earthy tones and intricate patterns. Feeding on Rock rose pollen, we have the elegant rose chafer (Cetonia aurata). With its metallic green body and delicate wings, this beetle brings life to gardens and meadows alike. Witnessing a green june beetle (Cotinis nitida) in flight is truly captivating. In Williamson County, Texas, USA under controlled conditions, these beetles showcase their agility and speed as they soar through the air. Dating back to 1755-65 are exquisite watercolor paintings depicting various beetles. These artworks capture both their scientific accuracy and artistic beauty. The stag chafer and geelgerande beetles stand out among them for their striking features and meticulous detailing. Whether it's capturing moments of nature's wonders or preserving historical records through art like P2A1798 or P2A1797 photographs or even INDO 19-12 331 illustrations; each image tells a unique story about these incredible creatures called chafers.