Beetle in Michigan
Location: Livonia, MI
July 9, 2011 6:40 pm
I found this beetle in my living room today. Any idea what it is? I live in southeast Michigan
Signature: AmandaBugs
Dear AmandaBugs,
This one was a challenge. The legs are too delicate for a female Rhinoceros Beetle in the tribe Dynastini. We eventually found the Hermit Flower Beetle, Osmoderma eremicola, on BugGuide and we feel it is a good match. BugGuide notes that it is also called the “‘Odor-of-Leather Beetle’ (for strong odor of ‘Russian Leather’).” Did you happen to catch a whiff?
Amanda confirm Odor
I did! I should’ve mentioned that. I looked up the Hermit Flower Beetle and the beetle does look just like that. Thank you for your quick response!
AmandaBugs