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Ruteliini: Rutelinae: Scarabaeidae: Coleoptera
The second picture show its protective posture after been disturbed.
Another similar one is Macraspis olivieri, ...
Beautiful Metallic Green Beetle. Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Rutelini
A very colorful scarab beetle in subfamily Rutelinae that measures about 25 mm.