Japanese Rose Chafer vs Benderman's Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Rose Chafer | Benderman's Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cetonia pilifera | Pseudanophthalmus bendermani |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Japanese Rose Chafer
A metallic green flower beetle common in Japan, known as 'shirosujikogane.' Found on flowers and tree sap during summer months. Has a distinctive buzzy flight pattern.
Did You Know?
Unlike most beetles that lift their wing covers to fly, flower chafers can fly with their elytra closed by extending their wings through a gap on the sides.
Benderman's Cave Beetle
A tiny blind ground beetle restricted to a single cave system in Virginia. It is federally listed as endangered in the United States.
Did You Know?
It is known from only one cave in the entire world.