Chrysanthia superba
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| Species: | C. superba
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| Chrysanthia superba Reitter, 1872
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Chrysanthia superba is a species of false blister beetles belonging to the family Oedemeridae. [1]
Distribution
These beetles are present in Spain, Portugal and North Africa. [2]
Description
Chrysanthia superba can grow up to 6–9 millimetres (0.24–0.35 in) long. [3] These beetles have a rather elongated bodies. Also the head is elongated, with strongly protruding eyes. Antennae are long and thread-like. Pronotum is elongated and heart-shaped. The front edge of the pronotum shows a deep groove. Elytra are densely punctured and have four longitudinal ribs. The legs and antennae are dark. Adults have metallic green elytra and a metallic orange pronotum. [3]
References
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