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Eudicella euthalia
An east African flower beetle, green to greenish brown with dark markings. The branches of the male's Y-shaped horn are short and only slightly divergent, which separates it from related populations. It is an easy entry-level species.
Eudicella euthalia is a flower beetle centred on east Africa. Eudicella tetraspilota, the species in which it is included, measures 25-40 mm as an adult and up to 55 mm as a larva. The colour ranges from green to greenish brown and varies so much that colour alone will not separate it from related populations; identification rests on the shape of the male head horn, whose branches are short and only slightly divergent in this form. Females lay 50 to 70 eggs, the larvae hatch after about a month and take five to six months at 25-27C to reach pupation. Development depends strongly on temperature: about 24 weeks at 21C but only 17 weeks at 27-30C. It is sometimes treated as Tanzanian and is regarded as one of the easier species in the genus to breed.
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The Euthalia Flower Beetle grows to 25-40mm.
The ideal temperature for the Euthalia Flower Beetle is 25〜27℃.
Origin
East and southern Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, eastern DR Congo, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, southern Angola, northern Namibia)
Lifespan
About three months as an adult
Size
25-40mm
Temperature
Sources: Eudicella tetraspilota - Wikipedia (DE; 25-40 mm, 50-70 eggs, larvae 5-6 months at 25-27C, adults about 3 months, the De Palma 2009 revision) / Ben's Beetle Breeding Pages - Eudicella euthalia (Tanzania, the view that it is a subspecies of E. tetraspilota, very easy to breed) / GBIF species page for Eudicella tetraspilota euthalia (Bates, 1881) / GBIF occurrence records for Eudicella tetraspilota (counts by country)
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Primary sources
Accepted name: Eudicella euthalia (Bates, 1881)
Synonyms: Eudicella tetraspilota euthalia (Bates, 1881), Ceratorrhina euthalia Bates, 1881
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Plant Protection Act: When importing live specimens of Scarabaeoidea (including rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles, flower beetles, etc.), a species identification certificate issued by the exporting country government agency or equivalent must be attached in accordance with the Invasive Species Act (import ports are limited to Narita, Chubu, Kansai, Fukuoka, and Kagoshima airports). This species itself is not a designated invasive species, and import is possible upon submission of the certificate.
Sources: Ministry of the Environment, Invasive Species Act: "Guidance for Those Importing Live Insects in Scarabaeoidea" / CITES Appendix (checklist.cites.org)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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25〜27℃
Humidity
60〜80%
Adults take fruit and beetle jelly; larvae feed on rotten wood and leaf litter
Larval development takes about five to six months at 25-27C and depends strongly on temperature, roughly 24 weeks at 21C against 17 weeks at 27-30C, so aim for 25-27C. The substrate should not be allowed to dry out.
A female lays 50 to 70 eggs, which hatch after about a month. The laying medium is a mix of rotten wood and leaves in which the larvae both feed and pupate, and a further one to two months pass before the adult leaves the ground.
The larvae show little cannibalism and can be kept together, though individual containers give steadier results if large adults are the aim. Adult males fight with their horns, so keep them apart except for pairing.
Adults live about three months. The developmental period varies between roughly 17 and 24 weeks depending on temperature.
The taxonomy is unsettled and the same population has also circulated under the name smithi bertherandi. Do not cross beetles without locality data. Importing live stock requires the species identification certificate demanded for Scarabaeoidea.
Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.
The ideal temperature for Euthalia Flower Beetle is 25〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
Euthalia Flower Beetle typically reaches 25-40mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Euthalia Flower Beetle feeds on: Adults take fruit and beetle jelly; larvae feed on rotten wood and leaf litter. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Euthalia Flower Beetle varies significantly depending on bloodline, size, captive-bred generation, and sex. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: September 16, 2026