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Gymnetis Stellata
''Gymnetis stellata'' is a Mexican species of ''Gymnetis ''Gymnetis'' is a genus of beetles of the family Scarabaeidae and subfamily Cetoniinae Flower chafers are a group of scarab beetles, comprising the subfamily Cetoniinae. Many species are diurnal and visit flowers for pollen and nectar, or ...''. It is approximately long. References Cetoniinae Beetles of North America {{Cetoniinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cetoniinae
Flower chafers are a group of scarab beetles, comprising the subfamily Cetoniinae. Many species are diurnal and visit flowers for pollen and nectar, or to browse on the petals. Some species also feed on fruit. The group is also called fruit and flower chafers, flower beetles and flower scarabs. There are around 4,000 species, many of them still undescribed. Twelve tribes are presently recognized: Cetoniini, Cremastocheilini, Diplognathini, Goliathini, Gymnetini, Phaedimini, Schizorhinini, Stenotarsiini, Taenioderini, Trichiini, Valgini, and Xiphoscelidini. The tribe Gymnetini is the biggest of the American tribes, and Goliathini contains the largest species, and is mainly found in the rainforest regions of Africa. Description Adult flower chafers are usually brightly coloured beetles, often metallic, and somewhat flattened in shape. The insertions of the antennae are visible from above, while the mandibles and labrum are hidden by the clypeus. The elytra lack a n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre André Latreille
Pierre André Latreille (; 29 November 1762 – 6 February 1833) was a French zoologist, specialising in arthropods. Having trained as a Roman Catholic priest before the French Revolution, Latreille was imprisoned, and only regained his freedom after recognising a rare beetle species he found in the prison, ''Necrobia ruficollis''. He published his first important work in 1796 (), and was eventually employed by the . His foresighted work on arthropod systematics and taxonomy gained him respect and accolades, including being asked to write the volume on arthropods for George Cuvier's monumental work, , the only part not by Cuvier himself. Latreille was considered the foremost entomologist of his time, and was described by one of his pupils as "the prince of entomologists". Biography Early life Pierre André Latreille was born on 29 November 1762 in the town of Brive, then in the province of Limousin, as the illegitimate child of Jean Joseph Sahuguet d'Amarzit, général ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gymnetis
''Gymnetis'' is a genus of beetles of the family Scarabaeidae and subfamily Cetoniinae Flower chafers are a group of scarab beetles, comprising the subfamily Cetoniinae. Many species are diurnal and visit flowers for pollen and nectar, or to browse on the petals. Some species also feed on fruit. The group is also called fruit .... Species * '' Gymnetis amazona'' Ratcliffe, 2018 * '' Gymnetis aurantivittae'' Ratcliffe, 2018 * '' Gymnetis bajula'' (Olivier, 1789) * '' Gymnetis bomplandi'' Schaum, 1844 * '' Gymnetis bouvieri'' Bourgoin, 1912 * '' Gymnetis carbo'' (Schürhoff, 1937) * '' Gymnetis cerdai'' Antoine, 2001 * '' Gymnetis chalcipes'' Gory & Percheron, 1833 * '' Gymnetis chevrolati'' Gory & Percheron, 1833 * '' Gymnetis coturnix'' Burmeister, 1842 * '' Gymnetis difficilis'' Burmeister, 1842 * '' Gymnetis drogoni'' Ratcliffe, 2018 * '' Gymnetis flava'' (Weber, 1801) * '' Gymnetis flaveola'' (Fabricius, 1801) * '' Gymnetis flavomarginata'' Blanchard, 1846 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
