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This brightly patterned beetle really does have a yellow underside. It is a strong flyer, widespread and commonly observed in nature, much like our native June beetle in the United States.

yellow bellied beetle on leaf

Did You Know?

Eggs are laid in the ground and the grubs, or larvae, burrow and feed in compost and dung, then pupate within small earthen cocoons.

Quick Facts

Latin Name:
Pachnoda flaviventris

Range:
South Africa

Habitat:
Fields and forests

Lifespan:
Up to 1 year

Zoo Location:
World of the Insect

Diet:
Ripe fruit and flowers