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Merylis bicolor
A beetle with blue elythrae, the body seems to be orange or orange-red beneath. Some 25 to 30 mm in length.
Seen on okra flowers, in semi urban setting - not clear if feeding on them or predating aphids or something similar. Seen in central Nigeria, agricultural plain.
Thank you Thaptor for the help with IDing this species.
Spotted on Oct 4, 2018
Submitted on Oct 4, 2018
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Melyris sp.