Spotted flower tortoises are large, with adults 1.4-1.8cm long and oval bodies, usually dark brown or black with yellow or white spots. The wings are shiny and remain closed during flight. It feeds mainly on nectar and pollen and is common in gardens, orchards, and forest margins. The larvae are white, live in saprowood or humus, are thick in size, and have relatively small heads and legs. The larvae pupate in round cells formed by wood chips, and the adults appear in summer. It is more common in Australia, mainly from New South Wales to northern Queensland.

The body length of the Japanese copper dragon flower golden turtle is 25-29mm, and the width is 12-14.5mm. It is relatively large and slightly shiny. The head, anterior thorax, and small scutum are mostly dark olive green or dark green with red coloration, and the yellow flesh is below. The antennae, most of the leg joints, tibia, and tarsal joints are dark brown, near dark green or black. The upper part of the lip base is nearly square, with a high longitudinal protuberance and dense circular engraved points. The leading edge is curved and slightly curved, and the back is smooth with almost no engraved points. The anterior thoracic and dorsal plates are densely covered with deep circular incisions, while the disc area has relatively small incisions. The base is the widest and gradually narrows forward on both sides, with a narrow border. The posterior corner is slightly rounded, the posterior edge is horizontal, and the concave is shallow.