''Compsocephalus'' is a genus of flower chafers belonging to the family

Scarabaeidae The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 35,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change. Several groups formerly tre ...

, subfamily

Cetoniinae Flower chafers are a group of scarab beetles comprising the subfamily Cetoniinae. Many species are diurnal and visit flowers for pollen and nectar, or to browse on the petals. Some species also feed on fruit. The group is also called fruit and ...

. 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