Diplognatha gagatesDiplognatha gagates is a species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.DescriptionDiplognatha gagates can reach a length of about. The thorax is very convex. The surface is shining black or reddish. Larvae feed on bird droppings. Young adults are usually reddish brown and feed on flowers, fruits and sap.DistributionThis species is widespread in almost all African countries south of the Sahara.SubspeciesDiplognatha gagates holoserica Bainbridge, 1842 Diplognatha gagates silicea MacLeay, 1838