Flower Beetles (copulation) ♂♀

Description:

This beetle is about 12 mm long with bright iridescent blue/green elytra (wing cases), which sometimes gape to expose the body or wings. The top sections of its back legs are quite swollen. Usually seen in spring and summer with late May seeming to be the peak time.

Habitat:

Adults are found on many flowers including those of Hogweed and Hawthorn, often near hedgerows or wooded areas.

Notes:

Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/226... and http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/216...