| Trigonopeltastes | |
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| Trigonopeltastes delta | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Subfamily: | Cetoniinae |
| Tribe: | Trichiini |
| Genus: | Trigonopeltastes Burmeister, 1840 |
Trigonopeltastes is a genus of fruit and flower chafers in the beetle family Scarabaeidae, found in North and Central America. There are more than 20 described species in Trigonopeltastes. [1] [2] [3]
The Trichiini are a tribe of the scarab beetle family (Scarabaeidae), though historically they were often classified as a subfamily, Trichiinae. The conspicuous bee beetles (Trichius) are probably the best-known genus in Europe.
The ruteline genus Chrysina, or jewel scarabs, is a large genus of brightly colored, often metallic iridescent species, ranging from the southwestern edge of the United States as far south as Venezuela and Ecuador. The genus includes all the species formerly known as Plusiotis. They are typically between 15–35 millimetres (0.59–1.38 in) in length, and are nocturnal in habits, coming readily to lights. The larvae live in rotting logs, while the adults commonly feed on foliage; they tend to be found in pine, juniper, or pine-oak forests, most commonly between 1,000–3,000 metres (3,300–9,800 ft) elevation. They are most diverse in countries such as Guatemala, where as many as 15 species can be found in a single location, but there are only 4 species which occur in the United States.
Flower chafers are a group of scarab beetles, comprising the subfamily Cetoniinae. Many species are diurnal and visit flowers for pollen and nectar, or to browse on the petals. Some species also feed on fruit. The group is also called fruit and flower chafers, flower beetles and flower scarabs. There are around 4,000 species, many of them still undescribed.
Cremastocheilini is a tribe of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are over 40 genera in the tribe Cremastocheilini.
Acoma is a genus of May beetles and junebugs in the family Scarabaeidae. There are at least 30 described species in Acoma.
Hologymnetis is a genus of fruit and flower chafers in the family Scarabaeidae. There are about eight described species in the genus Hologymnetis.
Hemiphileurus is a genus of rhinoceros beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are at least 60 described species in Hemiphileurus.
Haroldiataenius is a genus of aphodiine dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are about nine described species in Haroldiataenius.
Cetoniini is a tribe of fruit and flower chafers in the family of beetles known as Scarabaeidae. There are over 80 genera in Cetoniini.
Amblonoxia is a genus of dusty June beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are six described species in Amblonoxia.
Hypothyce is a genus of May beetles and junebugs in the family Scarabaeidae. There are at least three described species in Hypothyce.
Pseudocanthon is a genus of in the beetle family Scarabaeidae. There are about nine described species in Pseudocanthon.
Podostena is a genus of May beetles and junebugs in the family Scarabaeidae. There are at least four described species in Podostena.
Ancognatha is a genus of rhinoceros beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 20 described species in Ancognatha.
Aphonus is a genus of rhinoceros beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are about six described species in Aphonus.
Xyloryctes is a genus of rhinoceros beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are about 13 described species in Xyloryctes.
Dyscinetus is a genus of rice beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are more than 20 described species in Dyscinetus.
Podolasia is a genus of May beetles and junebugs in the family Scarabaeidae. There are about 11 described species in Podolasia.
Gymnetina is a genus of fruit and flower chafers in the family of beetles known as Scarabaeidae. There are about six described species in Gymnetina.
Tropinota is a genus of fruit and flower chafers in the beetle family Scarabaeidae. There are about 14 described species in Tropinota.