Pachnoda ephippiata ssp., Ornate Sun Chafers

The Ornate Sun Chafers, Pachnoda ephippiata ssp., is a dark brownish-red flower beetle from the Congo. These come in various colorations of brown red to orange and even golden yellow (See 2nd image for variations).  The deep dark green-black marking atop their shells almost encapsulates their bodies, almost appears like a silhouette of a fish when you really look at it, honestly. A good handful are available!

Small note: Fuzziness around these beetles are due to being packaged in cotton, see photos!