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Eurasian bee beetle

Eurasian bee beetle, this nearly one and a half cm large beetle is hairy and belongs to the scarab beetles.

recognize Eurasian bee beetle
Eurasian bee beetle, photo: Jurgen Holvoet

Eurasian bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus). This nearly one and a half-inch beetle is hairy and belongs to the the scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae).
The Eurasian bee beetle contributes to the pollination of flowers through its hairs. The Eurasian bee beetle feeds on the soft parts of plants, preferably white flowers, as many umbellifers are.
The larva lives off rotting wood.

Where to find

Control

Unnecessary to to control; by contributing to pollination, this beetle is a useful insect.

Prevention

Does not apply.