Cyphogastra semipurpurea explained

Cyphogastra semipurpurea is a beetle of the Buprestidae family. It is Endemic to Timor

Subspecies

• Cyphogastra semipurpurea rollei Théry, 1908
• Cyphogastra semipurpurea romanensis Théry, 1926
• Cyphogastra semipurpurea rothschildi Kerremans, 1911
• Cyphogastra semipurpurea semipurpurea (Laporte & Gory, 1835)
• Cyphogastra semipurpurea wetteriana Théry, 1935

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Description

Cyphogastra semipurpurea reaches about in length. The basic colour of the elytra is metallic dark purplish, while the thorax is yellowish.

Distribution

This species occurs in Timor and nearby islands

External links

• Flickr

Notes and References

1. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id707080/ Biolib