In Dicronorhina derbyana layardi the basic body colour is usually metallic green with an ochre sheen and white stripes on the pronotum and elytra.

In D. d. conradsi the body is maroon with a blue sheen and tan stripes.

It is completely metallic ginger to emerald green in Dicronorhina derbyana oberthueri.

The larvae live in the soil on decaying vegetable material, while the adults feed primarily on tree sap and fruits.

These attractive beetles are mainly present in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.