Bumble Flower Beetle

Found in meadows, gardens, and deciduous forests often near decaying organic matter.

Adults feed on flower pollen, nectar, sap from wounded trees, and overripe fruit. Larvae (grubs) eat decaying organic matter in soil or compost.

They are active during the day and produce a loud buzzing sound similar to a bumblebee when flying, which serves as a form of mimicry. They are often seen in early spring or late summer.

Generally harmless to humans and non-stinging. They are beneficial as pollinators and decomposers, though they can occasionally be a minor pest to ripening fruit like corn or peaches.