Princely Flower Beetle vs European Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Princely Flower Beetle | European Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanorrhina princeps | Tropinota hirta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Gabon, Cameroon) | Southern Europe, Central Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Princely Flower Beetle
A large and robust flower beetle with deep metallic green coloration and pale yellow markings. Males have a small horn on the clypeus. It is one of the larger Stephanorrhina species.
Did You Know?
The larvae produce a distinctive squeaking sound when disturbed, created by rubbing body segments together.
European Flower Beetle
A hairy black beetle with scattered white spots that feeds deep inside flowers. It is an important pollinator of fruit trees in southern Europe.
Did You Know?
It can be a significant fruit tree pollinator in areas where bee populations have declined.