Bee Beetle
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Bee Beetle

Trichius fasciatus

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichius_fasciatus

Overview

Trichius fasciatus, the Eurasian bee beetle, is a beetle species belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.

The Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of flower-rich grasslands and woodland edges where it feeds and breeds. Agricultural intensification, urbanization, and changes in land management practices have reduced the availability of suitable flowering plants and deadwood substrates essential for its lifecycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This beetle is present in most of Europe and in the eastern Palearctic realm.

It is often found in forest clearings in mountainous areas, but rarely in the lowlands. It lives mostly on flowers on forest meadows and forest edges.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bee Beetle classified as Endangered?
Bee Beetle is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Bee Beetle (Trichius fasciatus) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of flower-rich grasslands and woodland edges where it feeds and breeds. Agricultural intensification, urbanization, and changes in land management practices have reduced the availability of suitable flowering plants and deadwood substrates essential for its lifecycle.
Where does Bee Beetle live?
Bee Beetle occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, and Belarus (plus 44 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bee Beetle?
The main threats to Bee Beetle are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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