Latin Etymology: Chrysolina ("gold thread") banski ("Banks'")
Adult Bronze Beetle (Chrysolina bankii) in Cornwall - May 2012
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: ? / Wingspan: ?
UK STATUS NOT EVALUATED / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
The Bronze Beetle is very aptly named - a beautiful metallic carapace that looks as if it's been hammered into shape. This species took me a long time to identify, as most of the Chrysolina genus do not have widely noted common names. It's taxonomy has been slightly tweaked - it was originally known as Chrysolina banksi".
Related Species:
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: Chrysolina
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A local species.
- Seen in Cornwall.
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