# Green African flower beetle — care routine

Chlorocala africana

## Before arrival

- [ ] Plan the hidden larval phase, suitable leaf/wood food substrate and offspring capacity.
- [ ] Wildform proposes a ventilated 40 × 30 × 30 cm adult culture case with bark and climbing grip. Provide roughly 10–15 cm of suitable food substrate when larvae or egg laying are present.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Check adult food and security without digging through pupal areas.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Review food-substrate consumption and population density.

## When to seek help

- [ ] Check for depleted substrate and unexplained losses before adding food or heat blindly.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- Chlorocala africana care (Scuttle & Squeak): https://scuttleandsqueak.com/care-guides/beetles/chlorocala-africana
- Chlorocala africana africana breeding (Ben’s Beetle Breeding Pages): https://www.beetlebreeding.ch/chlorocala-africana-africana/

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/green-african-flower-beetle/