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''Chrysophora chrysochlora'', the Shining leaf chafer beetle, is a species of beetles of the scarab beetle family.


Description

''Chrysophora chrysochlora'' can reach a length of about . Body is completely shining metallic green with golden reflections. Elytra have a granulate texture. Males are larger than females and show two strong elongate spurs on the hind legs and enlarged tarsal claws.


Distribution

This species can be found in Colombia,
Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar language, Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechuan ...
and
Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal , national_motto = "Fi ...
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References


Biolib
*Charles Leonard Hogue
Latin American Insects and EntomologyColeoptera-Atlas
*Luis Carlos Pardo-Locarno and Miguel-Angel Moró
Larva and pupa of Chrysophora chrysochlora
The Canadian Entomologist Rutelinae {{Rutelinae-stub