sun beetle

Pachnoda marginata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia β€ΊPhylum: Arthropoda β€ΊClass: Insecta β€ΊOrder: Coleoptera β€ΊFamily: Scarabaeidae β€ΊGenus: Pachnoda

About

Pachnoda marginata is a beetle from the subfamily Cetoniinae with a large number of subspecies that lives in west and central Africa. They are sometimes used as food for terrarium animals. The adult beetles are 20–30Β mm, the larvae are very small when they hatch, but can grow as long as 60Β mm. (2.36 in.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sun beetle?
The scientific name of sun beetle is Pachnoda marginata.
What kingdom does sun beetle belong to?
sun beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does sun beetle belong to?
sun beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does sun beetle belong to?
sun beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does sun beetle belong to?
sun beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does sun beetle belong to?
sun beetle belongs to the family Scarabaeidae.
What genus does sun beetle belong to?
sun beetle belongs to the genus Pachnoda.