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| Species: | O. fuligineus
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Oplostomus fuligineus, is also known as the Large Hive Beetle. This beetle is 20 mm long, and a distinct V-shaped scutellum. The scutellum is the small V-shaped area between the wing cases;
Overview
editRose chafers are capable of fast flight; they fly with their wing cases down. They feed on... They can be found on ... O. fuligineus are found in Africa and in ..., where they sometimes seem to be very localized. They are a minor pests in the beekeeping industry in Africa .
Life cycle
editThe larvae are C–shaped and have a firm, wrinkled, hairy body, a small head, and tiny legs. The larvae feeding, which mayThey grow very quickly and will have moulted twice before the end of autumn. They have a two-year life cycle. They pupate in June or July. Some adult beetles may emerge in autumn, but the main emergence is in spring, when the beetles mate. After mating, the female beetles lay their eggs in decaying organic matter and then die.
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