Pelidnota virescens
Pelidnota virescens from Guatemala
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P. virescens
Binomial name
Pelidnota virescens

Pelidnota virescens is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.

Description

Pelidnota virescens reaches a length of about 22–26 millimetres (0.87–1.02 in). Head, pronotum and legs usually are yellow or metallic green, while elyra are yellowish and longitudinally striated. Exterior borders of mandibles are deeply indented. Adults are nocturnal and feed on various trees, while larvae feed on rotten stumps.

Distribution

This species occurs in Mexico and Central America.

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