African Striped Flower Beetle vs Koschevnikov's Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Striped Flower Beetle | Koschevnikov's Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanorrhina guttata | Apis koschevnikovi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Apidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, DRC) | Borneo, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
African Striped Flower Beetle
A medium-sized flower beetle with dark green elytra covered in cream-colored spots and stripes. It is commonly found at fermenting fruit and sap flows. Larvae develop in rotting wood.
Did You Know?
This species is often the first flower beetle encountered by entomologists visiting African tropical forests due to its abundance.
Koschevnikov's Honey Bee
A reddish-orange cavity-nesting honey bee found in Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. It prefers lowland dipterocarp forests and is rarely managed by beekeepers.
Did You Know?
Its distinctive copper-red coloration makes it one of the most visually striking honey bee species.