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Heterorhina elegans and Protaetia aurichalcea On this tree trunk, a glistening green Heterorhina elegans and a mottled Protaetia aurichalcea&mdash;both flower chafers&mdash;share sap with a few hungry ants. The oozing resin serves as a natural feeding station, drawing together beetles and ants alike in a moment that highlights how even a single drop of sap can sustain a tiny ecosystem.<br /> Geotagged,Heterorhina elegans,India,Protaetia aurichalcea,beetle Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Heterorhina elegans and Protaetia aurichalcea

On this tree trunk, a glistening green Heterorhina elegans and a mottled Protaetia aurichalcea—both flower chafers—share sap with a few hungry ants. The oozing resin serves as a natural feeding station, drawing together beetles and ants alike in a moment that highlights how even a single drop of sap can sustain a tiny ecosystem.

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The Heterorhina elegans

"Heterorhina elegans" is a species of Scarab beetle found in India and Sri Lanka that belongs to the flower chafer subfamily. Its genus name is frequently misspelled as ""Heterorrhina"". The adults are about 2 to 3 cm long and are usually bright glassy green appearing reddish at some angles.

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Species identified by Shachi Trivedi
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Uploaded Aug 17, 2025. Captured in 6M47+8F Udayagiri, Karnataka, India.
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