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''Compsocephalus'' is a genus of flower chafers belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae. These beetles are most commonly found in East Africa, more specifically Kenya.


Appearance

''Compsocephalus'' are medium to large beetles, with a consistent metallic shine to their colouration. The male has a short, pointed horn on its forehead.


Species

*'' Compsocephalus bayeri'' (Moser, 1917) *'' Compsocephalus bennigseni'' (Kuhnt, 1909) *'' Compsocephalus dmitriewi'' Olsufiew, 1902 *'' Compsocephalus dohertyi'' (Jordan, 1901) *'' Compsocephalus horsfieldianus'' White, 1845 *'' Compsocephalus kachowskii'' Olsufiew, 1902 *'' Compsocephalus kiellandi'' (Allard, 1985) *'' Compsocephalus preussi'' (Kolbe, 1892) *'' Compsocephalus rotteveeli'' Drumont, 1996 *'' Compsocephalus thomasi'' (Kolbe, 1904)


References

Scarabaeidae genera Cetoniinae {{Cetoniinae-stub