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Stephanorrhina guttata
A small central African flower beetle, metallic green and red with white spots. Males carry two large and two small horns. Husbandry information in Japan is thin and it circulates mainly as specimens.
Stephanorrhina guttata was described by Olivier in 1789. The English Wikipedia gives its length as about 25 mm and describes brilliant metallic green and red with white spots on the elytra. The account of the genus notes that males carry two large and two small horns and that the cycle from egg to adult takes six to eight months, two to four of them inside the cocoon. GBIF holds most records from the Central African Republic (101), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (74), Cameroon (54) and Togo (54), so the beetle spans the central African rainforest and reaches West Africa. Five subspecies have been described: aschantica, colini, insularis, meridionalis and uelensis. Husbandry sources are thinner than for Eudicella, and in Japan the beetle circulates mainly as set specimens.
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The Spotted Flower Beetle lives Adults 3-5 months.
The Spotted Flower Beetle grows to About 25mm.
Origin
Central and West Africa (Central African Republic, DR Congo, Cameroon, Togo, Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Nigeria)
Lifespan
Adults 3-5 months
Size
About 25mm
Temperature
20〜28℃
Sources: Stephanorrhina guttata - Wikipedia (EN; about 25 mm, coloration, Cameroon and Nigeria, five subspecies) / Stephanorrhina - Wikipedia (EN; genus coloration, four male horns, 6-8 months from egg to imago, 2-4 months in the cocoon, range) / GBIF occurrence records for Stephanorrhina guttata (counts by country)
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Primary sources
Accepted name: Stephanorrhina guttata (Olivier, 1789)
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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Humidity
60〜80%
Adults take fruit and beetle jelly; larvae feed on rotten wood and leaf litter
No published figures for rearing temperature or humidity could be found for this species, so none are given. It comes from the central African rainforest, and the basic rule is not to let the substrate dry out.
The account of the genus gives six to eight months from egg to adult, two to four of them in the cocoon. Following the usual method for flower beetles, eggs are laid into a mix of rotten wood and leaves, but no report on conditions specific to this species could be found.
Adult males fight with their horns, so keep them apart except for pairing. No report of cannibalism in the larvae of this species could be found, but individual containers are the safer choice if large adults are the aim.
No published figure for adult lifespan could be found. For the genus, development including the cocoon stage takes six to eight months.
Live stock is scarce and husbandry information is thin. Importing it requires the species identification certificate demanded for live Scarabaeoidea. Five subspecies have been described, so do not cross beetles from different localities.
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The average lifespan of Spotted Flower Beetle is Adults 3-5 months. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Spotted Flower Beetle typically reaches About 25mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Spotted 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 Spotted 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 17, 2026