Emerald Fruit Chafer vs Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Fruit Chafer | Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicronorrhina derbyana | Cheirotonus battareli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
Emerald Fruit Chafer
A large and spectacular flower beetle from East Africa with vivid green elytra. It is popular among collectors for its striking metallic coloration.
Did You Know?
Males have a distinctive Y-shaped horn on the head used in territorial disputes.
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.