Cyrtothyrea is a small genus of Afrotropical chafer beetles (Cetoniinae).

They are about 9 mm in size, black in colour with white dots or lines on the thorax, elytra and abdomen.

Cyrtothyrea are active during the day, and are often found on flowers, while feeding on nectar.

They are pollinators of several plant groups, including lily,[1] orchid,[2] protea[3] and asclepiad species.

At times they contact the stigma, which may also be used as a launch pad for taking off.