Protaetia affinis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Protaetia |
| Subgenus: | Eupotosia |
| Species: | P. affinis
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| Protaetia affinis Andersch, 1797
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Protaetia affinis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.
Distribution[edit]
It is very common in Southern and Central Europe. It prefers continental climate.
Appearance[edit]
Protaetia affinis is usually 25–30 mm long, with a thick-set body. Both sides of its body are metallic emerald. The elytra have very small punctures, and no horizontal striae. The legs are also green, with white stripes.
Lifestyle[edit]
Adults only occasionally visit flowers. It is more frequently found at trees with juicy fruits.
References[edit]
- ^ "Protaetia affinis". BioLib.