Compsocephalus

{{short description|Genus of beetles}}

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{{Taxobox

| name = Compsocephalus

| image =Brachymitra bayeri Moser, 1917 (2988606541).jpg

| image_width = 250px

| image_caption = Compsocephalus bayeri

| regnum = Animalia

| phylum = Arthropoda

| classis = Insecta

| ordo = Coleoptera

| familia = Scarabaeidae

| subfamilia = Cetoniinae

| genus = Compsocephalus

| genus_authority = White, 1845

| synonyms =

  • Brachymitra Kolbe, 1892
  • Stephanocrates Kolbe, 1892

}}

Compsocephalus is a genus of flower chafers belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.{{cite web|url=https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id400472//|title=BioLib: Biological library|first=Ondrej |last=Zicha|website=www.biolib.cz}} These beetles are most commonly found in East Africa, more specifically Kenya.

Appearance

Compsocephalus are medium to large beetles, with a consistent metallic shine to their colouration. The male has a short, pointed horn on its forehead.

Species

References

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Category:Scarabaeidae genera

Category:Cetoniinae

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