Bumble Flower Beetle

Hosts: Identification Adult: Adult BFB’s (Fig. 2) are 12-16 mm (7/16 5/8 inch) in length and 8-10 mm (5/16 3/8 inch) wide. They have yellowish-brown or cinnamoncolored outer wings with irregular rows of small black spots, many of which may be rectangular. The head and thorax (section behind head) are densely hairy, as is the underside of the body, the latter being clothed with numerous white hairs. Legs are a reddish-brown color. When captured, adults may emit a defensive chemical with a pungent chlorine-like odor.