| Gnorimus variabilis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Gnorimus |
| Species: | G. variabilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Gnorimus variabilis | |
Gnorimus variabilis, also known as the variable chafer, is a species of scarab beetle belonging to the subfamily Cetoniinae, the flower chafers. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.[1] The species is native to Europe and is usually found in oak and beech woods or parkland.[2]
Habitat
When the Gnorimus variabilis is a larva, it develops in wood mold like the trunks or the branches.[3] Normally, larvae had a growing time of around 2 years. However that can depend on the environmental situation. Gnorimus variabilis is located in particular areas in different countries. For instance, it maybe found in conifers in Southern Europe.[3] In the United Kingdom, it may be hidden in the old open-grown oak Quercus trees. In Spain, they may be located in oak forests and chestnut forests.[3] In France, larvae lives in the wood mold of tree cavities, mainly Castanea and Quercus.[3] In Ukraine, the larvae develops in wood and stubs of oak Quercus, chestnut Castanea, willow Salix, and alder Alnus.[3]
Gallery
Underside of female
Underside of male
References
- ↑ "Gnorimus variabilis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ↑ "UK priority species pages – Version 2" (PDF). Joint Nature Conservation Committee, DEFRA. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Gnorimus variabilis (Variable Chafer)". www.iucnredlist.org.
External links
Data related to Gnorimus variabilis at Wikispecies
Media related to Gnorimus variabilis at Wikimedia Commons