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Gnorimus variabilis

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Gnorimus variabilis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Genus: Gnorimus
Species:
G. variabilis
Binomial name
Gnorimus variabilis

Gnorimus variabilis, also known as the variable chafer, is a species of scarab beetle belonging to the subfamily Cetoniinae, the flower chafers. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.[1] The species is native to Europe and is usually found in oak and beech woods or parkland.[2]

Habitat

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When the Gnorimus variabilis is a larva, it develops in wood mold like the trunks or the branches.[3] Normally, larvae had a growing time of around 2 years. However that can depend on the environmental situation. Gnorimus variabilis is located in particular areas in different countries. For instance, it maybe found in conifers in Southern Europe.[3] In the United Kingdom, it may be hidden in the old open-grown oak Quercus trees. In Spain, they may be located in oak forests and chestnut forests.[3] In France, larvae lives in the wood mold of tree cavities, mainly Castanea and Quercus.[3] In Ukraine, the larvae develops in wood and stubs of oak Quercus, chestnut Castanea, willow Salix, and alder Alnus.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Gnorimus variabilis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  2. ^ "UK priority species pages – Version 2" (PDF). Joint Nature Conservation Committee, DEFRA. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Gnorimus variabilis (Variable Chafer)". www.iucnredlist.org.
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