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Beetles of Zihuatanejo

ORDER COLEOPTERA

Euphoria leucographa
Euphoria leucographa

-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Beetles (Order Coleoptera​​)

-​Water, Rove, Scarab, Long-horned, Leaf, and Snout Beetles (Suborder Polyphaga)aga)

-Scarabaeiform Beetles (Infraorder Scarabaeiformia)

-Scarabs, Stag Beetles, and Allies (Superfamily Scarabaeidae)

-Scarabs (Family Scarabaeidae)

-Shining Leaf Chafers (Subfamily Rutelinae)

-Tribe Rutelini

-Subtribe Pelidnotina

-Precious Metal Scarabs (Genus Pelidnota)

-Pelidnota virescens


The Euphoria leucographa is a beetle species belonging to the family Scarabaeidae (scarab beetles) and the subfamily Cetoniinae (flower chafers). Members of the genus Euphoria are known for their colorful, often metallic appearances and their association with flowers and decaying organic material. Adults: Primarily feed on nectar, pollen, and fruits. Often found on flowers, where they may consume floral parts. Larvae: Feed on decaying organic matter, including plant debris and rotting wood.

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