- Source: Eupholus tupinierii
Eupholus tupinierii is a species of beetle belonging to the family Curculionidae.
Description
Eupholus tupinieriii can reach a length of 22–24 millimetres (0.87–0.94 in) and a width of 8–9 millimetres (0.31–0.35 in). It is close to Eupholus schoenherri. This species is usually bright blue-green, with three large transversal black bands across the elytra. The blue-green colour derives from very small scales.
Distribution
This species can be found in lowland rainforests of Papua New Guinea.
References
D. Dupont - Monographie des Trachyderides de la Famille des Longicornes, Forgotten Books, pg. 65
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