Aethiessa floralisAethiessa floralis is a species of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.DescriptionAethiessa floralis can reach a length of about. Basic color is shiny black–brown, with quite variable whitish markings, mainly in lateral margins. Adults can be seen from May to September mainly feeding on flowers of thistles, but also on Echium italicum.Distribution and habitatThis species can be found in Italy, Spain, Slovenia and in North Africa from Morocco to Libya. These beetles prefer sunny or arid environments.