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Protaetia( Indoprotaetia) alboguttata
Flower chafers are a group of scarab beetles, comprising the subfamily Cetoniinae. Many species are diurnal and visit flowers for pollen and nectar, or to browse on the petals. Some species also feed on fruit.
Seen at a small forest near a farm.
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Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae, Protaetia( Indoprotaetia) alboguttata. Protaetia is the genus and Indoprotaetia is the subgenus.
http://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonimage/id218...
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http://www.nbaii.res.in/insectpests/Prot...
Spotted on Jul 6, 2014
Submitted on Jul 16, 2014
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