Biology:Theodosia viridiaurata
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Short description: Species of beetle
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Theodosia viridiaurata from Borneo. Male | |
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Tribe: | Phaedimini
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Species: | T. viridiaurata
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Theodosia viridiaurata (Bates, 1889)
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Theodosia viridiaurata are beetles from the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae, tribe Phaedimini.
Description
Theodosia viridiaurata can reach a length of 38–52 millimetres (1.5–2.0 in). The basic colour of the body is metallic green, but the elytra may be coppery or golden coloured. These scarab beetles bear a long lower horn and a second long horn on the pronotum. These impressive horns are usually reddish or purplish.
Distribution
This quite rare species can be found in Eastern Borneo.
References
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q7734675 entry
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