Flower chafers or Flower scarabs are not that very often seen in my garden. Once a year maybe. But so very welcome! Love their metallic shield and slow pace.
Last week I was lucky to see this beautiful visitor – just admire his shining armour!
Trotting around on this big flower, I guess he was rather satisfied by what was served at the table …
Did you ever see a more handsome bottom?
After about five, six minutes, he just rolled over and fell off the flower – maybe full up?
Welcome back, my friend!
Leya 
I can just imagine him falling off the flower .. wonderful photos Leya 🙂
Thank you, Julie! In fact I haven’t seen him since…
Lovely captures Ann Christine.
Thank you, Rupali
Lovely pictures. You’ve reminded me of a bracelet Mama used to have. I haven’t thought of it in years.
Now that sounds interesting! What was that bracelet like?
It was a series of emerald green beetles. They were not real, but to a child they were fascinating, almost real.
I understand completely – it must have been intriguing!
The first photo is particularly stunning – and such a lovely little fellow
Top of the world, he seems to think! Thank you – I loved watching him.
Stunning photos! Beautiful bug and flower. I’ve shared on twitter.
Thank you, Liz! I do love those bugs, but see them very seldom.
Metallic beetles are a delight to find and your is delightful. 🙂
Thank you, Steve – I do love those ones. But see them too seldom I think.
Great visitor. Haven’t seen one for ages. Great photos too!
Fabulous visitor and wonderful flower photos Anne Christine 😀
Glad you liked him too, Brian!
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Thank you, Margaret – I think I see one only once a year – love them.
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Your post made me giggle! What a beautiful flower and a lovely little bug visitor! 😊
Haha, glad to have made you giggle! He was quite lovely, and stayed for some minutes to make me happy too.
My favorite color, AC. I liked your visitor. You captured them beautifully.
Thank you, Miriam! So metal green/blue is your favourite colour?! Lovely.
That’s one of my favorite colors.
The way you describe the color of his chitin does make this so beautiful and the flower 🌸 Landing was fun
Glad you enjoyed it – he was fascinating.
Amazing captures of a beautiful bug.
Thank you, Anne! An advantage that these guys are slow moving!
That’s lovely, I love our garden.
Thank you!
Wonderful to see his beautiful, shiny armour against the pink and red floral background. ❤
Yes, Olga, he found a neat backdrop!
Excellent photos, A-C. Must have been fun watching him.
janet
It was – he turned his head around a great deal and showed all his features. Before falling off…
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We get a lot of those scarabs. They are pretty.
Lucky you!
The photos are beautiful and the bug is quite handsome
Glad you like them – and he was really a shining guy!