Chlorocala africana/
Gleaming Fruit Chafer
This one was wrestled out of the swimming pool in Richards Bay. The poor creature was trying to climb down the leave forcing itself under the water. These two photos clearly show the difference between The Carrapace sheen detailing the Metalic appearance quite clearly.
Chafers are controversial regarding their ecological standing and some species can do great harm to lawns in the large stage, but this can be mitigated with healthy lawn practices towards the end of winter. Well-watered humus soil will not attract these creatures in their larval stage.
Chafers perform a very important role in breaking up the vegetation and humus materials helping other critters like earthworms and microbes to generate a healthy compost layer on top of your garden bed.
Found this very interesting article that will help people to decide on their Chafer Management Programs.
Another very Interesting Article is Paul Gautschi's Back to Eden Gardening.
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