Eupoecila inscripta
| Eupoecila inscripta | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Subfamily: | Cetoniinae |
| Tribe: | Schizorhinini |
| Genus: | Eupoecila |
| Species: | E. inscripta
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| Binomial name | |
| Eupoecila inscripta (Janson, 1873)
| |
Eupoecila inscripta is a species of scarab beetle in the genus Eupoecila, found in western Australia.[1]
Description
This species of beetle is green with black features. It usually feeds on nectar obtained from flowers, playing its role in pollination. Male and female beetles are usually similar in size. It is widespread in western half of Australia.[1]
References
- ^ a b Atlas of Living Australia. "Eupoecila inscripta | Atlas of Living Australia". bie.ala.org.au. Retrieved 2014-08-04.