European Flower Beetle vs Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Flower Beetle | Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tropinota hirta | Protaetia cuprea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Central Asia, North Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Flower Beetle
A hairy black beetle with scattered white spots that feeds deep inside flowers. It is an important pollinator of fruit trees in southern Europe.
Did You Know?
It can be a significant fruit tree pollinator in areas where bee populations have declined.
Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer
A coppery-bronze chafer beetle with small white spots scattered across its elytra. It feeds in large flowers during warm summer days.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloration changes between copper, green, and violet depending on the angle of light.