- Source: Theodosia viridiaurata
Theodosia viridiaurata are beetles from the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae, tribe Phaedimini.
Description
Theodosia viridiaurata can reach a length of 38–52 millimetres (1.5–2.0 in). The basic colour of the body is metallic green, but the elytra may be coppery or golden coloured. These scarab beetles bear a long lower horn and a second long horn on the pronotum. These impressive horns are usually reddish or purplish.
Distribution
This quite rare species can be found in Eastern Borneo.
References
Global species
Catalogue of Life
Zipcodezoo
External links
Theodosia viridiaurata on Flickr