Stephanorrhina princeps
# Stephanorrhina princeps

Stephanorrhina princeps, common name spotted flower beetle, is a beetle from the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae and tribe Goliathini.

## Description

Stephanorrhina princeps can reach about 22–30 millimetres (0.87–1.18 in) in length. It has usually a brilliant metallic green coloration, with bright white spots in the elytra. However the background may vary from purple to light-green. On the pronotum there are two dark green spots. Males have two small and two large horns (sexual dimorphism). Life cycle from egg to imago takes about six-eight months, with two-four months in cocoon stage. The adults feed on fruits and flowers. Life expectancy of adults is three-four months.

## Distribution

This species is an endemism of Malawi, Dedza.

## Subspecies

* Stephanorrhina princeps bamptoni Allard, 1984
* Stephanorrhina princeps princeps (Oberthür, 1880)
* Stephanorrhina princeps pygidiomaculata Schürhoff, 1935
