Trichodes ornatus

Trichodes ornatus is also known as the ornate checkered beetle. The adult feeds on plants and is 5- to 15-mm long. The larva lives in leafcutting bee nests where it is parasitic. This species is part of the subfamily Clerinae, which is only found in North America.

Order: Coleoptera
Family: Cleridae
Species: Trichodes ornatus

Photograph: © 2003 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 29 June 2003
Location: Montana, Gallatin Co. (45^o25'23" N 111^o10'33" W)

Trichodes ornatus © 2003 RKD Peterson