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Oxypeltus quadrispinosus

Oxypeltus quadrispinosus

Classification

Class
Insecta

The Oxypeltidae are a small family belonging to the superfamily Chrysomeloidea, widespread in the Andean region of Chile and Argentina. They have traditionally been considered a group within the Cerambycidae. Description The body is massive and characterised by metallic colour, bluish or green on the head and prothorax, and red on the elytra.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Chile · 8Argentina · 1