Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle vs Rose Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle | Rose Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus battareli | Cetonia aurata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 50-80 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand) | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A large, striking flower beetle with metallic green elytra and enormously thickened front legs in males. The oversized forelegs are used to grasp and grapple during male combat.
Did You Know?
Males with the largest forelegs win more mating opportunities, driving an evolutionary arms race for ever-larger leg size.
Rose Chafer
A shiny, metallic green beetle commonly found on roses and other flowers. Unlike most beetles, it flies with its elytra closed.
Did You Know?
It has a special hinge mechanism that lets it fly with its wing cases shut, a rare trait among beetles.