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Common Fruit Chafer

Pedinorrhina trivittata

Photo by Tiz
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-26.3042, 32.0023

Field Notes

Description:

App. 2 cm

Habitat:

Found in two different places. Both close to water and a rich varety of plants, bushes and trees.
(at Waterfall cave, and Mbuluzi gorge, Mlawula Nature reserve)

Species ID Suggestions

Common Fruit Chafer

Pedinorrhina trivittata

Reference Link
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Comments (2)
Tiz
Salute dear Bay! As always, you know I am very thankful! I dont have much time not the Internet capacity to research a lot, so your ID contribution is super appreciated!
bayucca
Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae, Pedinorrhina trivittata. http://www.ispot.org.za/node/151346 http://www.ispot.org.za/species_dictionary/Pedinorrhina%20trivittata

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PublishedApril 4, 2014

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