Eupholus geoffroyi

Eupholus geoffroyi is a species of beetle belonging to the family Curculionidae.

Eupholus geoffroyi
Eupholus geoffroyi from New Guinea
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Curculionidae
Subfamily:
Entiminae
Genus:
Eupholus
Species:
E. geoffroyi
Binomial name
Eupholus geoffroyi
Synonyms
  • Eupholus mirabilis
  • Eupholus intermedius

Description

Eupholus geoffroyi can reach a length of about 18–29 millimetres (0.71–1.14 in). The basic colour is metallic blue-green, with three transversal black bands along the elytra. The blue-green colour derives from very small scales. The tops of the antennae are black.

Distribution

This species can be found in New Guinea

References


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