Chrysanthia superba
| Chrysanthia superba | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Oedemeridae |
| Genus: | Chrysanthia |
| Species: | C. superba |
| Binomial name | |
| Chrysanthia superba Reitter, 1872 | |
Chrysanthia superba is a species of false blister beetles belonging to the family Oedemeridae.[1]
Distribution
These beetles are present in Spain, Portugal and North Africa.[2]
Description
Chrysanthia 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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