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Ischiopsopha wallacei yorkiana

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Ischiopsopha wallacei yorkiana
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I. wallacei yorkiana
Binomial name
Ischiopsopha wallacei yorkiana
(Janson, 1877)
Synonyms
  • Lomaptera yorkiana

Ischiopsopha wallacei yorkiana are beetles in Australia from the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae, tribe Schizorhinini.[1] It is a sub-species of Ischiopsopha wallacei.[2] The Cetoniinae scarabs are known as "flower chafers" as their main food is pollen and nectar sourced from flowers.

Description

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Ischiopsopha wallacei can reach a length of about 30 mm. The beetles are an electric green colour, and have the tip of the scutellum visible.

Distribution

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This species inhabits the Cape York Peninsula region of Australia.[3]

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