Common Pollen Beetle vs Bee Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Pollen Beetle | Bee Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brassicogethes aeneus | Trichius rosaceus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nitidulidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 9-13mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Pollen Beetle
A tiny iridescent green-black beetle that congregates in yellow flowers to feed on pollen. It is a major pest of oilseed rape crops.
Did You Know?
On warm days they can be so numerous on yellow flowers that a single buttercup may contain a dozen individuals.
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.