Epicauta chinensis

Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Rotting and Decaying Matter, On and Within Other Organisms (Parasitic and Symbiotic Relationships)

Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas

To attract epicauta chinensis, the use of plants that they feed on or their preference of certain flowers could be effective as traps or lure.

Eggs of epicauta chinensis can be located in the soil or under debris near host plants. The larvae, known as triungulins, are often found attached to bees, where they initially develop. They detach from their host to continue growth in beehives or nests. To find these larvae, search around flowers and beehives. Pupation of epicauta chinensis occurs hidden in the soil. Looking for the pupae involves carefully sifting through topsoil. Adult epicauta chinensis are not bound to one specific habitat and wander widely; they may be found on various plants, especially flowers where they feed, mate, and lay eggs. To seek adults, check flowering plants during warm sunny days.

The most suitable time to find adult epicauta chinensis is during the warmer months when they are active. For larvae, it is often during slightly cooler seasons or at night-time when they emerge from the soil.

Adult epicauta chinensis are more active in sunny weather, which facilitates flight and feeding. Conversely, humid or rainy conditions might bring larvae closer to the surface.