Julodis euphratica

Julodis euphratica also known as the Sulphrous jewel beetle or Euphratic jewel beetle, an insect from the order of beetles and a family of whippings. It measures from 29 to 31 mm. It feeds on nectar from wild flowers.[1][2] The larvae of these beetles live in acacia trees, where they spend the year before pupating and emerging in the early spring to mate. The larval stage lasts about 9 months and the adults live for 3 months. The total lifespan of the beetle from egg to adult and death is approximately a year in length.

Julodis euphratica
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J. euphratica
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Julodis euphratica
Laporte & Gory, 1835

References

  1. e-Nature, Qatar. "Qatar e-Nature – Jewel Beetle".
  2. "Genus JULODIS Eschscholtz 1829". from coleopsoc.org. 23 February 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-02-23.


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