Olive Euphoria
Euphoria herbacea
This record describes Euphoria herbacea (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
fairly common in early summer in Durham, NC. I have not seen it at flowers, however, as is common with E. sepulcralis . (This could just be due to my limited experience with the beetles.) Almost all E. herbacea I have seen appear to be in a frantic rush to mate.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cetoniinae
- Tribe
- Cetoniini
- Genus
- Euphoria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Meadows, old fields, woodland edges • in NC, observed consistently over damp mossy areas, usually in partial shade (pers. observation, P Coin)
Geographic Range
e.US (NY‒FL to KS‒TX)
Seasonal Activity
Jun‒Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: observed at oozing tree wounds and rotting peach trees:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Euphoria herbacea ( Olivier 1789)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Euphoria herbacea. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Olive Euphoria (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , roar
Frequently Asked Questions About Olive Euphoria
What is Olive Euphoria?
Olive Euphoria (Euphoria herbacea) is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Olive Euphoria?
12‒15 mm
Where is Olive Euphoria found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Meadows, old fields, woodland edges • in NC, observed consistently over damp mossy areas, usually in partial shade (pers. observation, P Coin) |
| Range | e.US (NY‒FL to KS‒TX) |
What does Olive Euphoria eat?
The diet of the Olive Euphoria includes observed at oozing tree wounds and rotting peach trees:.
When is Olive Euphoria active?
Olive Euphoria: seasonal activity - Jun‒Aug.