Flamboyant Flower Beetle vs Red Milkweed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flamboyant Flower Beetle | Red Milkweed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudicella gralli | Tetraopes tetrophthalmus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa, East Africa | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flamboyant Flower Beetle
A vividly green flower beetle with yellow or red stripes on its elytra. Males have a small forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Their iridescent green coloration comes from microscopic structures in the cuticle that reflect light, not from pigments.
Red Milkweed Beetle
A bright red beetle with black spots, exclusively associated with common milkweed. Its antennae bisect its compound eyes, giving it four apparent eyes.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name means 'four eyes, four eyes,' referring to how antennae split each eye in two.