The hermit flower beetles are a genus that belongs to the family of scarab beetles. They are known for giving off a characteristic odor similar to leather.
Size: 0.8-1.3 in (2.1-3.2 cm)
Color: They are a shiny black or brown in color.
Other Characteristic Features: These beetles are glossy and textured, but no distinguishable spots or markings are present.
The larvae of these beetles are white, reaching 1-2 inches in length.
Once the larvae mature, they start pupating. Pupation takes place incol3 a waterproof cell made of dirt and wood.
The eggs are laid in the dead and decaying hardwood trees.
| Lifespan | Males: 10-20 days Females: 3 months |
| Distribution | Europe and the Americas |
| Habitat | Orchards and woodlands |
| Predators | Birds like the lesser goldfinch and the red-headed woodpecker |
| Seasons active | Not recorded |
| Host Plants | Dead tree trunks of plants like apple, ash, beech, cherry, maple, and hickory |
| Diet of adults | Sap |
As these beetles burrow in mostly dead and decaying host plants, they do not cause any notable damage.
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The hermit flower beetles are a genus that belongs to the family of scarab beetles. They are known for giving off a characteristic odor similar to leather.
Size: 0.8-1.3 in (2.1-3.2 cm)
Color: They are a shiny black or brown in color.
Other Characteristic Features: These beetles are glossy and textured, but no distinguishable spots or markings are present.
The larvae of these beetles are white, reaching 1-2 inches in length.
Once the larvae mature, they start pupating. Pupation takes place incol3 a waterproof cell made of dirt and wood.
The eggs are laid in the dead and decaying hardwood trees.
| Lifespan | Males: 10-20 days Females: 3 months |
| Distribution | Europe and the Americas |
| Habitat | Orchards and woodlands |
| Predators | Birds like the lesser goldfinch and the red-headed woodpecker |
| Seasons active | Not recorded |
| Host Plants | Dead tree trunks of plants like apple, ash, beech, cherry, maple, and hickory |
| Diet of adults | Sap |
As these beetles burrow in mostly dead and decaying host plants, they do not cause any notable damage.
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