Garden Fruit Chafer
A brightly colored beetle from Africa that eats flowers and fruit.
What is it?
The garden fruit chafer (Pachnoda sinuata) is a beetle in the scarab family (Scarabaeidae). It is known for its bright yellow, green, and brown colors. Adult beetles feed on flowers, fruit, and plant sap. Larvae live underground and eat decaying organic matter like dead leaves. They can take several months to develop into adults. The species is found in sub-Saharan Africa, including Egypt, Namibia, and South Africa.
Why it matters
This beetle is important for pollination and decomposition. It helps recycle nutrients in the soil and supports plant reproduction. Its bright colors also make it a popular insect for study and observation.
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