Torynorrhina flammea explained

Torynorrhina flammea is a beetle of the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.

Description

Torynorrhina flammea can reach a body length of about 30-. In the females tibia of fore legs are wider. This species is characterized by great variability in colours (cobalt blue, emerald green, scarlet red, etc.).

Distribution

This flower beetle is present in Thailand, Assam, Malaysia and China.

It has been recorded feeding on sorghum in India.^[1]

Subspecies

• Torynorrhina flammea cariana (Gestro, 1891)
• Torynorrhina flammea flammea (Gestro, 1888)
• Torynorrhina flammea incisa Arrow, 1910
• Torynorrhina flammea malayana Miksic, 1980
• Torynorrhina flammea chicheryi, Ruter, 1980 (sometimes considered a species - Torynorrhina chicheryi)

References

• Biolib
• Zipcodezoo
• Global names
• Flower beetles

External links

• Living jewels
• Animal life forms

Notes and References

1. Book: Kalaisekar, A. Insect pests of millets: systematics, bionomics, and management. Elsevier. London. 2017. 978-0-12-804243-4. 967265246.