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Jewel scarab
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For jewel beetles, see Buprestidae.
Chrysina, or jewel scarabs (not to be confused with jewel beetles, which are a different family), is a genus of brightly colored, often metallic iridescent species of ruteline beetles. They range from the southwestern edge of the United States, through Mexico and Central America, and as far south as Colombia and Ecuador.[1] Chrysina contains more than 120 species, includes all those formerly in the genus Plusiotis.[1][2] The genus name is from Greek χρύσινος (chrysinos), "gold-coloured".
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Chrysina limbata | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Scarabaeidae |
Tribe: | Rutelini |
Genus: | Chrysina Kirby, 1828 |
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