Gnorimus variabilis

Gnorimus variabilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Genus: Gnorimus
Species: G. variabilis
Binomial name
Gnorimus variabilis
Linnaeus, 1758

Gnorimus variabilis (Variable Chafer) is a species of scarab beetle belonging to the subfamily Cetoniinae, the flower chafers. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.[1] The species is native to Europe and is usually found in oak and beech woods or parkland.[2]

References

  1. "Gnorimus variabilis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  2. "UK priority species pages – Version 2" (PDF). Joint Nature Conservation Committee, DEFRA. Retrieved 13 April 2016.


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