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Protaetia affinis

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Protaetia affinis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Genus: Protaetia
Subgenus: Eupotosia
Species:
P. affinis
Binomial name
Protaetia affinis
Andersch, 1797
Synonyms[1]
  • Cetonia affinis Andersch, 1797
  • Potosia affinis (Andersch, 1797)
  • Eupotosia affinis (Andersch, 1797)
  • Cetonia aenea Illiger, 1806 nec Füssli, 1778
  • Cetonia quercus Bonelli, 1807

Protaetia affinis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.

Distribution

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It is very common in Southern and Central Europe. It prefers continental climate.

Appearance

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Protaetia affinis is usually 25–30 mm long, with a thick-set body. Both sides of its body are metallic emerald. The elytra have very small punctures, and no horizontal striae. The legs are also green, with white stripes.

Lifestyle

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Adults only occasionally visit flowers. It is more frequently found at trees with juicy fruits.

References

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  1. ^ "Protaetia affinis". BioLib.