Gnathocera

Gnathocera
Gnathocera trivittata from Uganda
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Subfamily: Cetoniinae
Genus: Gnathocera
Kirby, 1825

Gnathocera is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.

Description

Species of the genus Gnathocera can reach a body length of about 15–20 millimetres (0.59–0.79 in). The larvae live in soil. The adult beetles are usually found in the high grass.

Distribution

This genus is widespread in the Afro-tropical region.

Species

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