Fuzzy Beetle, Pt. 2 - _TNY_2001

The Eurasian bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) is closely related to the rose-chafers and just like them it is capable of extending thier wings without opening the elytra over the back which is a neat little trick. It is quite a lot fuzzier than those though!

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/54627504057/

 

Another shot of the same guy, but from the front, here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/54897974847/

Done