''Pyrrhopoda'' is a genus of flower chafers, a group of
scarab beetles
The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 30,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone significant change in recent years. Several sub ...
, comprising the 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 an ...
. Species are found in East Africa.
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''Pyrrhopoda'' at insectoid.info
Scarabaeidae genera
Cetoniinae
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