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Coptodera championi

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Coptodera championi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Carabidae
Genus: Coptodera
Species:
C. championi
Binomial name
Coptodera championi

Coptodera championi is a beetle in the genus Coptodera native to Mexico.[1][2][3]

Appearence

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It is identified by its green head with over-sized white eyes and white pattern resembling a demon mask.[4]

Records

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The only 3 live photos are on the internet on records taken via Inaturalist observation.[3]

The Smithsonian has 2 other unspecified records of this species from around Panama City.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Entomological Society of Ontario.; Ontario, Entomological Society of; Ontario (1992). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Ontario. Vol. v.123-126 (1992-1995). Guelph, Ont., etc: Entomological Society of Ontario.
  2. ^ a b "STRI Research Portal - Coptodera championi". panamabiota.org. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
  3. ^ a b "Coptodera championi". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
  4. ^ Entomological Society of Ontario.; Ontario, Entomological Society of; Ontario (1992). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Ontario. Vol. v.123-126 (1992-1995). Guelph, Ont., etc: Entomological Society of Ontario.