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Leaf Beetle - Trichochrysea hirta

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Ernst

Lion

The more I look at it the more I like this little beetle. Posted 3 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Ernst
  Indeed this is a very nice Beetle, unfortunately I didn't capture it's true beauty. Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Love this cutie!! Posted 3 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Christine :) Posted 3 years ago

The Trichochrysea hirta

''Trichochrysea hirta'' is a species of leaf beetle found in Indonesia and Peninsular Malaysia in Southeast Asia. It has a metallic blue or green body covered with white hair, after which the species gets its scientific name: the species epithet, ''hirta'', is derived from the Latin hirtus, meaning "hairy".

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Albert Kang