Ischiopsopha lucivorax

Ischiopsopha lucivorax, common name Alien Beetle, are beetles from the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae, tribe Schizorhinini.

Ischiopsopha lucivorax
Ischiopsopha lucivorax. Museum specimen.
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I. lucivorax
Binomial name
Ischiopsopha lucivorax
Kraatz, 1890
Synonyms
  • Ischiopsopha rufopilosa[1]

Subspecies

  • Ischiopsopha lucivorax buloloensis Alexis & Delpont, 2000
  • Ischiopsopha lucivorax lucivorax Kraatz, 1890

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Description

Ischiopsopha lucivorax can reach a length of about 25–31 millimetres (0.98–1.22 in).[3][4] These beetles have a bright green colour with reddish reflections.

Distribution

This species can be found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.[1][3][5]

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