Chrysanthia superba is a species of false blister beetles belonging to the family Oedemeridae.[1]
Chrysanthia superba | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Oedemeridae |
Genus: | Chrysanthia |
Species: | C. superba
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Binomial name | |
Chrysanthia superba Reitter, 1872
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Distribution
editThese beetles are present in Spain, Portugal and North Africa.[2]
Description
editChrysanthia superba can grow up to 6–9 millimetres (0.24–0.35 in) long.[3] These beetles have a rather elongated bodies. Also the head is elongated, with strongly protruding eyes. Antennae are long and thread-like. Pronotum is elongated and heart-shaped. The front edge of the pronotum shows a deep groove. Elytra are densely punctured and have four longitudinal ribs. The legs and antennae are dark. Adults have metallic green elytra and a metallic orange pronotum.[3]
References
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