Fauna Details

Common Name Common White-spotted Fruit Chafer
Family Scarabaeidae - Scarabs
Date Observed 10-12-2024
Category Insects
Catalogue No. Z6131RG
Breeding/ Spawning Time Summer
When Observed DAYTIME
Locations Observed
Estuary
Koppie
Nature Reserve
Small Holding
Village Few
Greater Rooiels

Mausoleopsis amabilis ssp. amabilis

Information

Common White-spotted Fruit Chafer

Mausoleopsis amabilis amabilis is a subspecies of the white-spotted fruit chafer beetle. It is a member of the beetle order Coleoptera, the scarabaeiform beetle infraorder, and the fruit and flower chafer subfamily. 
Description
Mausoleopsis amabilis amabilis is a solid, black beetle with white spots on its abdomen and chest carapace. It has a black head, short antennae with a club, and is about 15–18 mm in size. 
Behavior
Mausoleopsis amabilis amabilis eats decaying plant matter, fungi, dung, and sometimes garden plants. It is a particular pest of flower blooms. 
Habitat
Mausoleopsis amabilis amabilis can be found in Southern Africa, including Napier in the Western Cape.