Emerald Fruit Chafer vs Flat Bark Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Fruit Chafer | Flat Bark Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicronorrhina derbyana | Hololepta plana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Flat Bark Hister Beetle
An extremely flattened, disc-like black beetle found under bark of dead trees. Its body is compressed to fit in the narrow space between bark and wood.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can squeeze into gaps less than 2 mm wide to pursue prey under tight-fitting bark.