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Chrysophora chrysochlora

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C. chrysochlora

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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

Chrysophora chrysochlora Wikipedia


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