Rose Chafer
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Rose Chafer
Cetonia aurata
Rose Chafers are shiny beetles that love to eat flowers. They are often seen in gardens during the summer!
Habitat: Gardens and meadows
Appearance
The Rose Chafer is a brilliantly metallic beetle, often appearing iridescent green with a golden or coppery sheen. It has a distinctive flattened body shape and fine white markings on its sides, making it easily distinguishable from other green beetles.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyScarabaeidaeGenusCetonia
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
2
Interesting facts
Adult Rose Chafers are known to buzz like tiny helicopters when they fly!
Most of a Rose Chafer's life is spent underground as a hungry grub!
Their shiny green color isn't paint, but light bouncing off tiny structures!
They have special grooves in their legs to help them climb slippery plants.
Special abilities
Ability
Armored Flight
Rose Chafers can fly with their hardened wing cases (elytra) closed, because of a gap on the sides that helps them launch quickly.
Ability
Shimmering Disguise
Rose Chafers have a vivid, iridescent green exoskeleton that helps them blend in with foliage or surprise predators.
Ability
Nature's Recycler
Rose Chafer larvae can decompose dead wood and plant matter, which helps recycle nutrients back into the soil.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 25-35 mm
- Size
- 14-20 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-60 days
- Flight Speed
- 5-10 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
These beetles love to munch on sweet flower parts like pollen and nectar, and sometimes soft fruits!
Age differences: Larvae (grubs) eat decaying wood and plant matter; adults feed on flowers and fruits.
Primary Foods
- pollen
- nectar
- flower petals
- soft fruits
- tree sap
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
pollinates
French Rose
Rosa gallica
Feeds on nectar and pollen, aiding flower reproduction.
eaten by
European Robin
Erithacus rubecula
Birds are common predators of adult Rose Chafers.
depends on
European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Larvae often feed on decaying wood of broadleaf trees.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Golden Rose BeetleGreen Rose Beetle
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not touch or pick up. Some insects sting or bite. Ask an adult for help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rose Chafer's wingspan?
25-35 mm
How big is Rose Chafer?
14-20 mm
How long does Rose Chafer live?
30-60 days
How fast can Rose Chafer fly?
5-10 km/h
What does Rose Chafer eat?
These beetles love to munch on sweet flower parts like pollen and nectar, and sometimes soft fruits!
Where is Rose Chafer usually found?
Gardens and meadows
How does Rose Chafer hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Rose Chafer have?
6
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