FRUHSTORFERIA JOVANA

Rutelinae ( Shining Leaf Chafers ) or shining leaf chafers is a subfamily of the scarab beetles (family Scarabaeidae). It is a very diverse group; distributed over most of the world, it contains some 200 genera with over 4,000 described species in 7 tribes.

Shining Leaf Chafers are beetles that chew holes into leaves. Their glossy elytra, or wing coverings, may appear metallic. The patterns that develop on individuals in the genus Anomala are different, so comparing two next to each other may lead one to conclude they are not the same species. A pattern may be a clear set of zigzags, or it may be emerging dots of color. Many are brown overall, but some are a silvery gray with deep purple lines on them.

Shining Leaf Chafers are common throughout the continent, and some species choose specific plants to feed on. They are commonly found in both vegetable and flower gardens, fields, and meadows.