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Chrysophora chrysochlora

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Chrysophora chrysochlora
Museum specimen of Chrysophora chrysochlora, male
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C. chrysochlora
Binomial name
Chrysophora chrysochlora
(Latreille, 1811)
Synonyms
  • Melolontha chrysochlora Latreille, 1811

Chrysophora chrysochlora, the Shining leaf chafer beetle, is a species of beetles of the scarab beetle family.

Description

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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

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This species can be found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

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