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Eupoecila inscripta

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Eupoecila inscripta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Scarabaeiformia
Family: Scarabaeidae
Subfamily: Cetoniinae
Tribe: Schizorhinini
Genus: Eupoecila
Species:
E. inscripta
Binomial name
Eupoecila inscripta
(Janson, 1873)

Eupoecila inscripta is a species of scarab beetle in the genus Eupoecila, found in western Australia.[1]

Description

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This species of beetle is green with black features. It usually feeds on nectar obtained from flowers, playing its role in pollination. Male and female beetles are usually similar in size. It is widespread in western half of Australia.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Atlas of Living Australia. "Eupoecila inscripta | Atlas of Living Australia". bie.ala.org.au. Retrieved 2014-08-04.