title: Compsocephalus
text: # Compsocephalus
  
  Compsocephalus is a genus of flower chafers belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae. These beetles are most commonly found in East Africa, more specifically Kenya.
  
  ## Appearance
  
  Compsocephalus are medium to large beetles, with a consistent metallic shine to their colouration. The male has a short, pointed horn on its forehead.
  
  ## Species
  
  * Compsocephalus bayeri (Moser, 1917)
  * Compsocephalus bennigseni (Kuhnt, 1909)
  * Compsocephalus dmitriewi Olsufiew, 1902
  * Compsocephalus dohertyi (Jordan, 1901)
  * Compsocephalus horsfieldianus White, 1845
  * Compsocephalus kachowskii Olsufiew, 1902
  * Compsocephalus kiellandi (Allard, 1985)
  * Compsocephalus preussi (Kolbe, 1892)
  * Compsocephalus rotteveeli Drumont, 1996
  * Compsocephalus thomasi (Kolbe, 1904)
  