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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