Phanaeus splendidulus

Phanaeus splendidulus is a species of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.

Phanaeus splendidulus
Phanaeus splendidulus. Museum specimen
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P. splendidulus
Binomial name
Phanaeus splendidulus
(Fabricius, 1781)
Synonyms
  • Copris floriger Kirby, 1818
  • Phanaeus corydon Blanchard, 1846
  • Scarabaeus splendidulus Fabricius, 1781

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Description

Phanaeus splendidulus can reach a length of about 20 millimetres (0.79 in). The female is smaller than the male. It shows a long erect horn recurved towards the tip. The basic body color is bronze-green.[2]

Distribution

This species can be found in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.[3]

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