The sunflower is now slowly drying, all the heads full of seeds. But when it was still in bloom, I encountered on it this beetle, one that I have never seen before. I have recognized that it is a member of the family Cetoniidae (flower chafers) but that was it.
I think that it is mediterranean spotted chafer Oxythyrea funesta, which was preliminarily confirmed to me by an actual active biologist. In that case, it is a rare sight because the beetle is rare in Czech Republic and is protected by law.
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The colour is kind of military looking.
Nice photo and what an exciting find, Charly.
Is it really rare? I seem to be seeing them everywhere, this year -- though there seem to be less beetles overall. A fine beetle and, I hope, a good tenant.