Torynorrhina flammea (Gestro 1888)

Torynorrhina flammea is a beetle of the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.

Description

Torynorrhina flammea can reach a body length of about 30–35 millimetres (1.2–1.4 in). In the females tibia of fore legs are wider. This species is characterized by great variability in colours (cobalt blue, emerald green, scarlet red, etc.).

Distribution

This flower beetle is present in Thailand, Assam, Malaysia and China.

It has been recorded feeding on sorghum in India.^[1]

Subspecies

• Torynorrhina flammea cariana (Gestro, 1891)
• Torynorrhina flammea flammea (Gestro, 1888)
• Torynorrhina flammea incisa Arrow, 1910
• Torynorrhina flammea malayana Miksic, 1980
• Torynorrhina flammea chicheryi, Ruter, 1980 (sometimes considered a species - Torynorrhina chicheryi)

Gallery

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  Female of Torynorrhina flammea

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  Torynorrhina flammea chicheryi

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  Torynorrhina flammea chicheryi

References

• Biolib
• Zipcodezoo
• Global names
• Flower beetles