Biology:Protaetia affinis

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Short description: Species of beetle

Protaetia affinis
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Genus: Protaetia
Subgenus: Eupotosia
Species:
P. affinis
Binomial name
Protaetia affinis
Andersch, 1797
Synonyms[1]
  • Cetonia aenea Cetonia affinis
  • Andersch, 1797 (Andersch, 1797)
  • Illiger, 1806 nec Füssli, 1778 Cetonia quercus
  • Eupotosia affinis Bonelli, 1807
  • Potosia affinis (Andersch, 1797)

Protaetia affinis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.

Distribution

It is very common in Southern and Central Europe. It prefers continental climate.

Appearance

Protaetia affinis is usually 25–30 mm long, with a thick-set body. Both sides of its body are metallic emerald. The elytra have very small punctures, and no horizontal striae. The legs are also green, with white stripes.

Lifestyle

Adults only occasionally visit flowers. It is more frequently found at trees with juicy fruits.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q979493 entry