Kingdom Animalia Family Scarabaeidae Species C. chrysochlora Rank Genus | Class Insecta Subfamily Rutelinae Phylum Arthropoda Order Beetle | |
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Similar Beetle, Rutelini, Macraspis, Pelidnota, Chrysina gloriosa | ||
Chrysophora chrysochlora, the Shining leaf chafer beetle, is a species of beetles of the scarab beetle family.
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Description
Chrysophora chrysochlora can reach a length of about 25–40 millimetres (0.98–1.57 in). Body is completely shining metallic green with golden reflections. Elytra have a granulate texture. Males are larger than females and show two strong elongate spurs on the hind legs and enlarged tarsal claws.
Distribution
This species can be found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
References
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