Phaedimus cumingi
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Mounted specimen of Phaedimus cumingi | |
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Phaedimus cumingi (Waterhouse, 1841)
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Phaedimus cumingi is a beetle species belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.
Description[edit]
Phaedimus cumingi can reach a length of about 20–23 millimetres (0.79–0.91 in). Pronotum and legs are metallic green, while elytra are yellowish.
Distribution[edit]
This beetle is present in Philippines.
Etymology[edit]
Named to honour the collector Hugh Cuming.
References[edit]
- Waterhouse G.R. (1841) Descriptions of various Coleopterous insects brought from the Philippine Islands by Mr. Cuming, Journal of Proceedings of the Entomological Society of London :26-28
- Scarabs: World Scarabaeidae Database. Schoolmeesters P.
- Encyclopaedia of Life
- Insect Life Forms
- Philippines Beetles
- Barresfotonatura