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Cyclocephala castanea

Cyclocephala castanea

Classification

Class
Insecta

Cyclocephala castanea is a species of small beetle in the family Scarabaeidae which is native to the Amazon basin in South America. This beetle and certain others in the same genus have a commensal relationship with the large water lily Victoria amazonica. Visiting the flower for food, the beetles are trapped inside and emerge laden with pollen the following evening.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog