Chondrorrhina abbreviata explained

Chondrorrhina abbreviata is a species of fruit and flower chafers belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.^[1]

Description

Chondrorrhina abbreviata can reach a length of about 15-.^[2] The basic color of the body is black. Elytra show a large transversal yellow band.

This species occurs in West Africa (Senegal, Gambia & Ivory Coast).^[1]

Scarabs: World Scarabaeidae Database. Schoolmeesters P., 2011-05-30
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