Plybothris quadricollis is a Jewel Beetle of the Buprestidae family.[1]
Polybothris quadricollis can reach a length of about 37–43 millimetres (1.5–1.7 in).[2][3] This quite common species is one of the most colourful. Elytra have an olive green granular color, while the underside of the body shows an extremely bright metallic rainbow of colors.[4] The colours underside seems to be important for sexual recognition among different species within the genus. [5]
These beetles can be found in Madagascar.[2][6][3]
Plybothris quadricollis is a Jewel Beetle of the Buprestidae family.
Polybothris quadricollis es una especie de escarabajo del género Polybothris, familia Buprestidae.[1] Fue descrita científicamente por Laporte & Gory en 1836.[1]
Habita en Madagascar.[2]
Polybothris quadricollis es una especie de escarabajo del género Polybothris, familia Buprestidae. Fue descrita científicamente por Laporte & Gory en 1836.
Esta especie mide 43 mm.