Shining leaf chafer beetle

(Chrysophora chrysochlora)

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Description

Chrysophora chrysochlora, the Shining leaf chafer beetle, is a species of beetles of the scarab beetle family. 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. This species can be found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Coleoptera
Family:Rutelidae
Genus:Chrysophora
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