Protaetia affinis

Protaetia affinis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Family:	Scarabaeidae
Genus:	Protaetia
Subgenus:	Eupotosia
Species:	P. affinis
Binomial name
	Protaetia affinis; Andersch, 1797
Synonyms
	Cetonia affinis Andersch, 1797 ; Potosia affinis (Andersch, 1797) ; Eupotosia affinis (Andersch, 1797) ; Cetonia aenea Illiger, 1806 nec Füssli, 1778 ; Cetonia quercus Bonelli, 1807 ;

Protaetia affinis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.

Distribution edit

It is very common in Southern and Central Europe. It prefers continental climate.

Appearance edit

Protaetia affinis is usually 25–30 mm long, with a thick-set body. Both sides of its body are metallic emerald. The elytra have very small punctures, and no horizontal striae. The legs are also green, with white stripes.

Lifestyle edit

Adults only occasionally visit flowers. It is more frequently found at trees with juicy fruits.

References edit

^ "Protaetia affinis". BioLib.

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