With its metallic green and gold sheen, the golden chafer is one of the brightest beetles in our gardens. Sometimes called the "rose chafer," it is often found on flowers in summer, where it feeds on pollen and nectar.
Surprisingly, despite its massive body, the cetonia is capable of flying extremely quickly without fully opening its elytra (its rigid wings). Its larvae, meanwhile, play an important ecological role by helping to recycle organic matter in the soil. Harmless to humans and beneficial to nature, it always attracts curiosity with its changing reflections that shine in the sun.
This Papo figurine faithfully recreates the golden cetonia: metallic-reflecting shell, detailed legs, and realistic posture. An ideal model to enrich a collection of insects or garden animals, invent nature stories, or educate children about the importance of these small beetles in the ecological balance.