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Copper Chafer

Protaetia cuprea

The Copper Chafer is a shiny, greenish-brown beetle that loves to munch on grass and flowers. They are often seen buzzing around gardens and fields, making them a fun sight for nature explorers!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Copper Chafer has a striking metallic sheen, often appearing coppery-green or bronze, making it look like a flying jewel. Its robust, somewhat flattened body features subtle white flecks along the edges of its wing covers.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyScarabaeidaeGenusProtaetia
Copper Chafer
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Copper Chafer

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Some people believe finding a Copper Chafer brings good luck and positive energy!

Their metallic color can actually change slightly depending on how light hits their shell!

They can often be spotted "sunbathing" on warm leaves or flowers to get energy.

Wow, its grubs can live underground for several years before transforming into adult beetles!

Special abilities

Ability

Armored Flight

Copper Chafers can zoom through the air quickly because of their powerful flight muscles and protective wing cases.

Ability

Disappearing Act

Copper Chafers have special wing covers that open up, letting delicate flight wings unfold from underneath.

Ability

Sparkling Camouflage

Copper Chafers have a brilliant metallic shell that helps them blend into sun-dappled foliage or look like shiny pebbles.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
28-46 mm
Size
14-23 mm
Lifespan
30-90 days
Flight Speed
12 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adult Copper Chafers sip sweet nectar and munch on soft fruits; their larvae eat decaying wood.

Age differences: Larvae (grubs) live underground, feeding on decaying wood and roots.

Primary Foods

  • nectar
  • pollen
  • soft fruits
  • tree sap

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Blackbird

Turdus merula

Adult beetles are prey for hungry birds.

eaten by

Magpie

Pica pica

Magpies often spot and catch adult chafers.

pollinates

Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

They help pollinate hawthorn flowers while feeding.

depends on

Pedunculate Oak

Quercus robur

Their larvae thrive in decaying wood of oak trees.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be gentle and watch where you step, as insects like Copper Chafers are small and can be easily hurt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Copper Chafer's wingspan?

28-46 mm

How big is Copper Chafer?

14-23 mm

How long does Copper Chafer live?

30-90 days

How fast can Copper Chafer fly?

12 km/h

What does Copper Chafer eat?

Adult Copper Chafers sip sweet nectar and munch on soft fruits; their larvae eat decaying wood.

Where is Copper Chafer usually found?

Urban areas

How does Copper Chafer hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Copper Chafer have?

6

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