Lamprocyphus augustus

Lamprocyphus augustus
Lamprocyphus augustus from Brazil
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Curculionidae
Genus: Lamprocyphus
Species:
L. augustus
Binomial name
Lamprocyphus augustus

Lamprocyphus augustus is a species of the true weevil family.

Lamprocyphus augustus

Description

Lamprocyphus augustus can reach a length of about 22–25 millimetres (0.87–0.98 in).

Photonic crystals

The iridescent green with golden reflections is a structural colour. It is created by the photonic crystal structure of its chitin scales.[1]

Distribution

This species occurs in Brazil and Argentina.

References

  1. ^ "스마트폰 신분증, 모바일 운전면허증 발급방법". Drive News. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012.


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