Theodosia viridiaurata
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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[edit]
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[edit]
This quite rare species can be found in Eastern Borneo.