Sun Beetles

Patchnoda marginata

Country of origin	West and central Africa
Habitat	Commonly found on acacia trees
Diet	Fruit and vegetables
Status	Social
Lifespan	2 – 5 months
Average body weight	0.07kg – 0.1 kg
Average body length	2cm – 3cm

Did you know?
They are really good at flying so avoid predators.

Threats in the wild
Habitat loss.

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