Chrysochroa rajah
Species of beetle
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Chrysochroa rajah is a species of beetle in the family Buprestidae.
| Chrysochroa rajah | |
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| Chrysochroa rajah from southern China, mounted specimen at National Museum (Prague) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Elateriformia |
| Family: | Buprestidae |
| Genus: | Chrysochroa |
| Species: | C. rajah |
| Binomial name | |
| Chrysochroa rajah Gory, 1840 | |
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Description
Chrysochroa rajah can reach a length of about 32–48 millimetres (1.3–1.9 in). These beetles have a glossy surface with beautiful iridescent colors varying from blue to green, sometimes with red longitudinal stripes or spots.
Distribution
Subspecies
Gallery
Chrysochroa rajah thailandica at the Muséum de Toulouse
Chrysochroa rajah from Myanmar
References
External links
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