Phanaeus splendidulus explained

Phanaeus splendidulus is a species of beetles belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.

Description

Phanaeus splendidulus can reach a length of about . The female is smaller than the male. It shows a long erect horn recurved towards the tip. The basic body color is bronze-green.^[1]

Distribution

This species can be found in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.^[2]

Notes and References

1. https://books.google.com/books?id=Pbg6AAAAIAAJ&dq=Phanaeus+splendidulus&pg=PA55 The fabrician types of insects in the hunterian collection at Glasgow
2. http://www.insectlifeforms.com/605020607965366/Beetles_-_Dung_And_Related__Phanaeus_splendidulus__11366.aspx Insect Life Forma