Ischiopsopha wallacei yorkiana
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Ischiopsopha wallacei yorkiana (Janson, 1877)
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Ischiopsopha wallacei yorkiana are beetles in Australia from the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae, tribe Schizorhinini.[1] It is a sub-species of Ischiopsopha wallacei.[2] The Cetoniinae scarabs are known as "flower chafers" as their main food is pollen and nectar sourced from flowers.
Description[]
Ischiopsopha wallacei can reach a length of about 30 mm. The beetles are an electric green colour, and have the tip of the scutellum visible.
Distribution[]
This species inhabits the Cape York Peninsula region of Australia.[3]
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Categories:
- Cetoniinae
- Beetles described in 1877
- Cetoniinae stubs