Shining leaf chafers

Pronunciation
/SHIN-ing LEEF CHAY-fers/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Shining leaf chafer
Plural
Shining leaf chafers

Definition

A common name for various species of metallic green leaf-feeding beetles in the subfamily Rutelinae.

Etymology

From the shiny appearance of their exoskeleton and their habit of feeding on leaves.

Example

Shining leaf chafers are often found feeding on crops such as corn and soybeans.

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