About Trichiotinus piger (Fabricius, 1775)
Trichiotinus piger, commonly known as the hairy flower chafer or bee-like flower scarab, is a species of beetle that belongs to the family Scarabaeidae. Adult hairy flower chafers feed on the leaves and flowers of many deciduous trees, shrubs, and other plants, but they rarely cause any serious damage. These chafer beetles also act as pollinators for many species of flowering trees. The grubs of this species reach 40–45 mm in length when fully grown, live in soil, and feed on plant roots, especially roots of grasses and cereals. They are occasional pests in pastures, nurseries, gardens, and grassy amenity areas such as golf courses. Grubs can be found immediately below the soil surface, and typically rest in a characteristic comma-like position. They sometimes attack vegetables and other garden plants, including lettuce, raspberry, strawberry, and young ornamental trees. Chafer grubs feed below ground for 3–4 years before developing into adult beetles.
