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CHRYSOCHROA FULMINANS AURORA
Jewel beetle

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Classification

Phylum Arthropoda

Class Insecta

Order Coleoptera

Family Bupretidae

Subfamily Chrysochroinae

tribe Chrysochroini

Genus Chrysochroa

Species C. fulminans Aurora

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CHRYSOCHROA FULMINANS AURORA
Jewel Beetle

Description:
- Size: These magnificent beetles can reach a length of about 30-40 mm.

- Surface: Their glossy exoskeleton exhibits iridescent colors that vary from green to reddish or violet.

- Habitat: Chrysochroa aurora is native to Southeast Asian nations, including Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.

Subspecies:

Here are some of the captivating subspecies of Chrysochroa fulminans:

1. Chrysochroa fulminans aurora (Heller, 1912) - A stunning variant with its own unique characteristics.

2. Chrysochroa fulminans agusanensis (Kurosawa, 1979) - Found in the Agusan region.

3. Chrysochroa fulminans babuyanensis (Kurosawa, 1989) - Discovered in Babuyan Island.

4. Chrysochroa fulminans baliana (Obenberger, 1928) - Named after its specific habitat.

Distribution: These jewel beetles inhabit a range extending from Malaysia and Indonesia to the Philippines and Papua New Guinea.

The iridescence of their exoskeletons makes them appear like living gemstones, earning them the fitting name of "Rainbow Jewel Beetles."

Chrysochroa is a genus of "jewel" or metallic wood-boring beetles, typical of the tribe Chrysochroini. Most of the many species are native to Southeast Asian nations such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. However, a good number are found in India, one (Chrysochroa fulgidissima ssp. alternans) in Japan, (Chrysochroa coreana) in Korea, and one (Chrysochroa lepida) in Africa.


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