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Oxythyrea cinctella


Oxythyrea cinctella (Family: Cetoniidae) from Erdemli, Mersin - 24.05.2009.

Genus Oxythyrea consists of a number of chafer beetle species. Members are typically about 0.5" in size, and are usually black with white dots or lines on the thorax, elytra, and abdomen. A particular pattern of dots is peculiar to the species. Oxythyrea beetles are active during the day, and are often found on flowers, feeding.

References: 1. WiKiPeDiA. 2. Le monde des Insectes.

Author Bayram GÖÇMEN
Created on Sunday 24 May 2009
Posted on Monday 18 July 2011
Tags Mersin, TURKEY / TÜRKİYE
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