Gnorimus variabilis
| Gnorimus variabilis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Gnorimus |
| Species: | G. variabilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Gnorimus variabilis Linnaeus, 1758 | |
Gnorimus variabilis (Variable Chafer) is a species of scarab beetle belonging to the subfamily Cetoniinae, the flower chafers. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.[1] The species is native to Europe and is usually found in oak and beech woods or parkland.[2]
Gallery
Underside of female
Underside of male
References
- ↑ "Gnorimus variabilis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ↑ "UK priority species pages – Version 2" (PDF). Joint Nature Conservation Committee, DEFRA. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
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