About Agapanthia irrorata (Fabricius, 1787)
Agapanthia irrorata is a species of beetle that belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae. It can be found in North Africa and Southern Europe, including Portugal and Spain. This beetle is black with yellowish-white spots, and grows to a length between 13 and 23 millimetres (0.51–0.91 inches). Adults of this species fly from April to June. It is polyphagous, meaning it feeds on a variety of different herbaceous plants. Recorded host plants include species from the genera Carduus, Daucus, Ferula, Onopordum, and Salvia.
