Rose Chafer vs Bee Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rose Chafer | Bee Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cetonia aurata | Apiomerus flaviventris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rose Chafer
A shiny, metallic green beetle commonly found on roses and other flowers. Unlike most beetles, it flies with its elytra closed.
Did You Know?
It has a special hinge mechanism that lets it fly with its wing cases shut, a rare trait among beetles.
Bee Assassin Bug
A brightly colored assassin bug with a red and black body and a yellow underside. It specializes in ambushing bees and other flower-visiting insects by coating its forelegs with sticky plant resin. It is commonly found perched on flowers waiting for prey.
Did You Know?
It applies sticky plant resin to its forelegs as a natural glue trap, an extremely rare example of tool use in insects.