Glorious Beetle vs Small Hive Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glorious Beetle | Small Hive Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina gloriosa | Aethina tumida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-30mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa, North America, Australia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Glorious Beetle
A spectacular scarab beetle with brilliant metallic green body and silver stripes on the elytra. It is found in juniper woodlands of the American southwest.
Did You Know?
Under ultraviolet light this beetle fluoresces an eerie green color unlike its appearance in normal light.
Small Hive Beetle
A small dark beetle native to sub-Saharan Africa that is a serious pest of honeybee colonies. It has spread to North America, Australia, and parts of Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae can destroy an entire honeybee colony by consuming all the stored honey and pollen.