Large Gold Chafer vs Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Large Gold Chafer Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle
Scientific Name Protaetia aeruginosa Mordella haldemani
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Scarabaeidae Mordellidae
Size 22-29 mm 3-5 mm
Habitat Woodlands Meadows
Diet Sap Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions Central and Eastern Europe Eastern North America
Conservation Near Threatened Least Concern

Large Gold Chafer

A large, spectacular metallic golden-green beetle associated with ancient forests. Its larvae develop in hollows of old deciduous trees.

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Did You Know?

It is one of Europe's most impressive beetles and is strictly protected under EU wildlife legislation.

Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle

A small black tumbling flower beetle found in eastern North America. It is commonly seen on composite flowers in summer meadows.

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Did You Know?

Its spine-tipped abdomen acts as a spring-loaded lever that launches the beetle into the air when disturbed.