Chrysanthia superba


Chrysanthia superba is a species of false blister beetles belonging to the family Oedemeridae.

Distribution

These beetles are present in Spain, Portugal and North Africa.

Description

Chrysanthia superba can grow up to long. These beetles have a rather elongated bodies. Also the head is elongated, with strongly protruding eyes. Antennae are long and thread-like. Pronotum is elongated and heart-shaped. The front edge of the pronotum shows a deep groove. Elytra are densely punctured and have four longitudinal ribs. The legs and antennae are dark. Adults have metallic green elytra and a metallic orange pronotum.