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Chalcothea smaragdina | |
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Chalcothea smaragdina is a species of flower chafer belonging to the family of scarab beetles. [1] [2]
Chalcothea smaragdina can reach a length of 27–30 millimetres (1.1–1.2 in) . [3] The body is oblong, with a distinct "neck" between the head and pronotum. The elytra are metallic green and significantly broader than the pronotum.
This species is present in Southeast Asia (Indonesia and Malaysia). [4]