{"product_id":"untitled-1sept_16-20-13","title":"White Spotted Chafer (Oxythyrea funesta)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe White-Spotted Chafer (Oxythyrea funesta) is a striking member of the scarab beetle family, prized for its glossy black-to-bronze body, contrasting white markings and fine covering of pale hairs.\u003cbr\u003eGrowing to around 8–12 mm, adults have a distinctive pattern of white spots across the pronotum and wing cases. Fresh specimens are particularly attractive, with the fine white hairs giving the beetle a slightly velvety appearance. As adults age, these hairs can gradually wear away.\u003cbr\u003eNative across much of Europe and parts of the Palearctic, Oxythyrea funesta is a diurnal, warm-loving species that is commonly associated with flowers. Adults feed primarily on pollen, nectar and floral material, making them fascinating to observe when active.\u003cbr\u003eLife Cycle\u003cbr\u003eThe larvae are soil-dwelling grubs and develop underground, feeding on organic material and plant matter. Mature larvae can reach approximately 16–22 mm before forming a pupal cell in the soil. Adults emerge during the warmer months and are most active in spring and summer.\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eScientific name: Oxythyrea funesta\u003cbr\u003eCommon names: White-Spotted Chafer \/ White-Spotted Rose Beetle \/ Mediterranean Spotted Chafer\u003cbr\u003eAdult size: Approximately 8–12 mm\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Scarabaeidae\u003cbr\u003eActivity: Diurnal and most active in warm conditions\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: Glossy black\/bronze with distinctive white spots\u003cbr\u003eDiet: Adults feed on pollen, nectar and floral material\u003cbr\u003eLarval stage: Soil-dwelling grub\u003cbr\u003eDistribution: Widespread across Europe and parts of the Palearctic\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic species for beetle enthusiasts and invertebrate keepers looking to add something unusual and visually distinctive to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bug Room","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed adult","offer_id":63402815160650,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"L2 \/L3 Larvae","offer_id":63402815193418,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/2030\/6506\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f0009472-b2b9-4b6d-a5cd-b09e8709d040.jpg?v=1788276227","url":"https:\/\/www.thebugroom.co.uk\/products\/untitled-1sept_16-20-13","provider":"The Bug Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}