Agestrata orichalca (Linnaeus, 1769) is a animal in the Scarabaeidae family, order Coleoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Agestrata orichalca (Linnaeus, 1769)

Agestrata orichalca (Linnaeus, 1769)

Agestrata orichalca is a metallic green beetle found in South-eastern Asia that grows 55–60 mm long.

Family
Genus
Agestrata
Order
Coleoptera
Class
Insecta

About Agestrata orichalca (Linnaeus, 1769)

Agestrata orichalca (Linnaeus, 1769) is a species of beetle. Adults of this species reach a body length of approximately 55 to 60 millimetres, which equals 2.2 to 2.4 inches. The body of these beetles is broad, oblong, and slightly flattened, with a basic coloration of shiny, metallic green. This species occurs in South-eastern Asia, with recorded locations including Northern India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Sulawesi, Flores Island, Komodo Island, and Lombok Island.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Agestrata

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