African Striped Flower Beetle vs Rustic Soldier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Striped Flower Beetle | Rustic Soldier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanorrhina guttata | Cantharis rustica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, DRC) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Rustic Soldier Beetle
A common European soldier beetle with dark elytra and an orange-red pronotum marked with a black spot. It is an active predator on flower heads.
Did You Know?
The dark heart-shaped mark on its pronotum is a reliable identification feature across its range.