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Jewel Scarab - Chrysina resplendens
Visit to Insectropolis with Brian, Nana and Papa, August 2009.
From Wikipedia:
"The Ruteline genus Chrysina, or jewel scarabs (not to be confused with jewel beetles which are a different family), is a large genus of brightly colored, often metallic iridescent species, ranging from the southwestern edge of the United States as far south as Ecuador. The genus includes all the species formerly known as Plusiotis. They are typically between 15-35mm in length, and are nocturnal in habits, coming readily to lights. The larvae live in rotting logs, while the adults commonly feed on foliage; they tend to be found in pine, juniper, or pine-oak forests, most commonly between 1000-3000m elevation. They are most diverse in countries such as Guatemala, where as many as 15 species can be found in a single location. There are only 4 species which occur in the United States."
Jewel Scarab - Chrysina resplendens
Visit to Insectropolis with Brian, Nana and Papa, August 2009.
From Wikipedia:
"The Ruteline genus Chrysina, or jewel scarabs (not to be confused with jewel beetles which are a different family), is a large genus of brightly colored, often metallic iridescent species, ranging from the southwestern edge of the United States as far south as Ecuador. The genus includes all the species formerly known as Plusiotis. They are typically between 15-35mm in length, and are nocturnal in habits, coming readily to lights. The larvae live in rotting logs, while the adults commonly feed on foliage; they tend to be found in pine, juniper, or pine-oak forests, most commonly between 1000-3000m elevation. They are most diverse in countries such as Guatemala, where as many as 15 species can be found in a single location. There are only 4 species which occur in the United States."