Cetonia aurata
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| phylum | Arthropoda | The Green rose chafer or Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) is a species of metallic flower chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. This beetle is native to Europe and Asia, and is noted for its striking, structurally coloured metallic green body, typically reaching about 20 mm in length. Adults are frequently found feeding on the nectar and petals of flowers, including roses.
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| Class | Insecta | |
| order | Coleoptera | |
| family | Scarabaeidae | |
| subfamily | Cetoniinae | |
| genus | Cetonia | |
| species | C. aurata |
