Cyphogastra semipurpurea
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| Cyphogastra semipurpurea. Mounted specimen. | |
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Cyphogastra semipurpurea is a Jewel Beetle of the Buprestidae family. It is Endemic to Timor
Subspecies[edit]
- Cyphogastra semipurpurea rollei Théry, 1908
- Cyphogastra semipurpurea romanensis Théry, 1926
- Cyphogastra semipurpurea rothschildi Kerremans, 1911
- Cyphogastra semipurpurea semipurpurea (Laporte & Gory, 1835)
- Cyphogastra semipurpurea wetteriana Théry, 1935
Description[edit]
Cyphogastra semipurpurea reaches about 30 millimetres (1.2 in) in length. The basic colour of the elytra is metallic dark purplish, while the thorax is yellowish.
Distribution[edit]
This species occurs in Indonesia and North Papua New Guinea.
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