The Flower Beetle Natural History
Size
The Flower Beetle grows up to 35mm.
Habitat and Distribution
They inhabit forested areas.
Diet
As grubs they eat decaying wood and leaves but as adults they prefer fruit.
Groups and Breeding
After mating, the female will lay her eggs in the ground. Once they hatch the larvae will spend the next 5 months feeding on leaves and rotten wood.
Threats
Even though they are sought after as dried specimens, these are usually captive bred, so they have a relatively healthy wild population.
Interesting Facts
Along with jumnos roylei, they were the first species to be found in their genus in 1839.
The Flower Beetle During Your Day Out in Kent
The Flower Beetles at Wingham Wildlife Park can be seen in the Bug Garden area of our park. This area is home to a wide variety of invertebrates including Sunny Stick Insects, Giant African Land Snails and Gooty Ornamental Tarantula.