Brachymitra
Brachymitra is a genus of flower chafers belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae. These beetles are most commonly found in East Africa, more specifically Kenya.
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| Genus: | Brachymitra Kolbe, 1904 |
Appearance
Brachymitra are medium to large beetles, with a consistent metallic shine to their colouration. The male has a short, pointed horn on its forehead.
Species
Bibliography
- Scarabs: World Scarabaeidae Database. Schoolmeesters P., 2011-05-30
- Encyclopedia of Life
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References
- Zicha, Ondrej. "BioLib: Biological library". www.biolib.cz.
- "Beetles of Africa". www.beetlesofafrica.com.
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