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Cetonia

Cetonia

9.9
A type of beetle that often sits on flowers and has a shiny green body
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners are familiar with the metallic green beetles of the genus Cetonia.

Examples

  • The larvae of Cetonia species develop in decaying wood and compost.

  • Cetonia beetles are sometimes called rose chafers due to their fondness for flowers.

  • The Cetonia beetle is often found in gardens.

  • You can identify a Cetonia by its shiny green body.

  • Cetonia beetles are commonly seen crawling on blooming flowers during the summer.

  • The shiny exterior of the Cetonia makes it a favorite among beetle enthusiasts.

  • In many parts of Europe, gardeners appreciate the presence of Cetonia as they help pollinate plants.

Synonyms

rose chafer
vsCetonia
8.8

A small insect that eats the leaves and flowers of roses

is the scientific genus name for that group of beetles

Compounds

Cetonia aurata
  • Specialized
9.3

Shiny green beetle in Europe that eats rose flowers and whose young beetles eat plant roots

Surface Forms

Cetonia singular
Cetoniae plural

Etymology

Cetonia is a Latin-style scientific name with the common ending -ia, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of the start ceto- as in cetacean 'whale', which makes the name feel big and noticeable. That's why the name Cetonia now labels a small group of shiny, eye-catching 'rose chafer' beetles often seen on flowers.