Anthaxia umbellatarum, (Fabricius, 1787)
Family: Buprestidae (Jewel Beetles also known as wood-boring beetles)
Length 5 to 7mm.
Adults on wing, between May to September.
Widespread and common species and can be found in the warm southern countries of Europe that mainly frame the Mediterranean, also found in North Africa, Russia and Turkey.
Habitat: Open parts of woodlands and sparsely planted sun-drenched ground. larvae are found under the bark of various types of trees, some in stages of decay; that could have been damaged by this and other species of “Jewel Beetles” The adults are often seen feeding and mating on a variety of seasonal flowers, especially umbellifers.
Life span: One to two years.