Euthalia Flower Beetle vs Tansy Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Euthalia Flower Beetle | Tansy Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudicella euthalia | Chrysolina graminis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-38 mm | 7-11mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Euthalia Flower Beetle
A beautifully iridescent flower beetle with emerald green elytra and yellow-orange head markings. It frequents forest clearings where it feeds on fermenting fruit. Sexual dimorphism is moderate.
Did You Know?
The metallic coloration is produced by microscopic structures in the cuticle that reflect light, not by pigments.
Tansy Beetle
A stunning metallic green and copper beetle covered in tiny pits. It is one of the rarest beetles in Britain.
Did You Know?
In the UK it survives in only a small stretch along the River Ouse near York making it one of Britains most localized insects.