This brightly patterned beetle really does have a yellow underside. It is a strong flyer, widespread and commonly observed in nature, much like our native June beetle in the United States. Eggs are laid in the ground and the grubs, or larvae, burrow and feed in compost and dung, then pupate within small earthen cocoons.
Yellow-bellied Beetle
Pachnoda flaviventris
Fact File
Where to see them: World of the Insects
Lifespan: Up to 1 year
Ecological Role: Decomposer
Habitat: Fields and forests
Diet: Ripe fruit and flowers
