Noble Chafer vs Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Noble Chafer | Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnorimus nobilis | Mecynorrhina polyphemus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 40-80 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | West and Central Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Noble Chafer
A scarce metallic green beetle with small white flecks on the elytra. It is associated with old orchards and ancient fruit trees.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop inside decaying heartwood of old fruit trees, taking two to three years to mature.
Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle
A large African flower beetle with variable coloration from green to brown. Males have a short forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Named after the cyclops Polyphemus due to the single horn on the male's head resembling a central eye.