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SUN BEETLES

(Pachnoda marginata peregrina)

Description

Sun beetles will grow to about 2.5cm in length. They are yellow or gold with brown spots.

Habitat & Distribution

These beetles live in tropical areas in Central and Western Africa.

Diet

Sun beetles live on a diet of ripe fruit and other vegetation.

Life Span

Once it has developed from an egg to a beetle, this animal will live for 2- 5 months.

Conservation Status

Not evaluated.