Polybothris sumptuosa
Polybothris sumptuosa is a species of beetles in the family Buprestidae.
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| Species: | P. sumptuosa |
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| Polybothris sumptuosa Klug, 1833 | |
Description
Polybothris sumptuosa can reach a length of about 35–38 millimetres (1.4–1.5 in). This jewel beetle shows various chromatic forms. There are a shiny metallic blue form (P. sumptuosa gemma), a dark green form (P. sumptuosa superba) and a dark green to black form (P. sumptuosa sumptuosa).
Distribution
These wood boring beetles can be found in Madagascar.
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