As Green as it Gets. Emerald Flower Beetle, Chlorocala africana, ARTIS Amsterdam Zoo, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
That Chlorocala is a synonym for the earlier Smaragdesthes, and I rather prefer the descriptiveness of 'Emerald' for this insect jewel. But taxonomists will have their way, although Artis still holds to the Emerald designation.
On a dreary, dark day they're a wonder to behold in the terrarium of the Insectarium. I hung around a bit and was lucky to see a couple of our Beetles in flight. But Olymp has his limitations so you'll have to do with this photo and inset...
By the way, they're scuttling about on a piece of wood and on a melon rind.
As Green as it Gets. Emerald Flower Beetle, Chlorocala africana, ARTIS Amsterdam Zoo, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
That Chlorocala is a synonym for the earlier Smaragdesthes, and I rather prefer the descriptiveness of 'Emerald' for this insect jewel. But taxonomists will have their way, although Artis still holds to the Emerald designation.
On a dreary, dark day they're a wonder to behold in the terrarium of the Insectarium. I hung around a bit and was lucky to see a couple of our Beetles in flight. But Olymp has his limitations so you'll have to do with this photo and inset...
By the way, they're scuttling about on a piece of wood and on a melon rind.