Chrysochroa rajah explained

Chrysochroa rajah is a species of beetle in the family Buprestidae.

Description

Chrysochroa rajah can reach a length of about 32-. These beetles have a glossy surface with beautiful iridescent colors varying from blue to green, sometimes with red longitudinal stripes or spots.

Distribution

These beetles can be found from India and China up to Thailand and Laos.

Subspecies

• Chrysochroa rajah assamensis Guérin-Méneville, 1847 (China)
• Chrysochroa rajah nilgiriensis Kurosawa, 1978 (India)
• Chrysochroa rajah rajah Gory, 1840
• Chrysochroa rajah thailandica Kurosawa, 1978 (Thailand, Laos)
• Chrysochroa rajah unnoi Kurosawa, 1978

References

• Biolib
• Zipcodezoo
• World Field Guide
• Siam Insect Zoo and Museum

External links

• Insecta culture