Common Insects From Africa

By Leo Afolabi

Common Insects From Africa is the definitive compendium of the most exotic of insects from Africa. You will enjoy reading this vintage collection by Leo Afolabi.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oyster Press
• Release date: Aug 10, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201260033

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Dedicated to the flora and fauna of AFRICA

SYNOPSIS

COMMON INSECTS FROM AFRICA is a definitive compilation of colorful and exotic insects common to the forests and habitat of Africa.

The set covers 15 selected insects that are found primarily in Africa and some in other parts of the world. Featuring quirky facts as well as illustrations of the insects for the acquaintance of those curious about Africa and its exotic components, you will emerge knowing more about the interesting flora and fauna of Africa.

ENJOY.

Leo Afolabi,

Lagos.

1/08/2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

•  SYNPOSIS

Giant African Fruit Beetle

Wasp Spider

Rainbow Shield Bug

Kirby’s Dropwing

African Mantis

Tse-tse Flies

House Fly

Africanized (Killer) Bees

Mosquito

African Black Beetle

Termites

African Army Ant

African Moon Moth

A Sand Fly

Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

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Giant African Fruit Beetle

Binominal name: Chelorrhina Polyphemus

Habitat: Dense tropical African forests

Country Found: Uganda

The giant African fruit beetle, sometimes called African Goliath Beetle, isn’t as gigantic as the name suggests, even though it is quite huge for an insect. An adult female is usually 35–55mm (1.38-2.1in) and the male ranges from 35–80mm (1.38-3.15in), which for a bug is impressive.

This large scarab beetle feeds on fruits and sap flows from tree wounds, high in sugar content. By doing this they are helping the ecosystem because the action lessens the number