Agapanthia irrorata

Agapanthia irrorata is a species of beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, found in North Africa, Southern Europe (including Portugal and Spain). The species is of black colour, with yellowish-white dots. It reaches a length of 13 –. Their flight is from April to June. They are polyphagous and feed on various herbaceous plants, including Carduus, Daucus, Ferula, Onopordum and Salvia species.