Compsocephalus

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Compsocephalus
Brachymitra bayeri Moser, 1917 (2988606541).jpg
Scientific classification
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Cetoniinae
Genus:
Compsocephalus

White, 1845
Synonyms
  • Brachymitra Kolbe, 1892
  • Stephanocrates Kolbe, 1892

Compsocephalus is a genus of flower chafers belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.[1] These beetles are most commonly found in East Africa, more specifically Kenya.

Appearance[]

Compsocephalus are medium to large beetles, with a consistent metallic shine to their colouration. The male has a short, pointed horn on its forehead.

Species[]

  • (Moser, 1917)
  • (Kuhnt, 1909)
  • Olsufiew, 1902
  • (Jordan, 1901)
  • White, 1845
  • Olsufiew, 1902
  • (Allard, 1985)
  • (Kolbe, 1892)
  • Drumont, 1996
  • (Kolbe, 1904)

References[]

  1. ^ Zicha, Ondrej. "BioLib: Biological library". www.biolib.cz.


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