A Flower Beetle, Euphoria sepulcralis (Fabricius), in Florida

Euphoria sepulcralis (Fabricius) is a common, day-flying scarab in Florida and much of the eastern half of the United States, and one of the beetles most frequently submitted to the Entomology Section for identification. Occasionally, it achieves pest status because of the damage it does to corn, roses, and the flowers of blooming fruit trees.