Emerald Euphoria
Euphoria fulgida
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Scarabaeoidea
- Family: Scarabaeidae
- Subfamily: Cetoniinae
- Tribe: Cetoniini
- Genus: Euphoria
- Species: fulgida
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euphoria fulgida: /juːˈfɔːriə fʌlˈdʒaɪdə/
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Summary
Euphoria fulgida, also known as the Emerald Euphoria, is a species of scarab beetle found in North America, characterized by its shiny appearance and two distinct color forms.
Physical Characteristics
Size: 12-17 mm; comes in two color forms with some intermediates.
Identification Tips
Look for shiny coloration; note the specific color form (green or blue-green).
Habitat
Fields with flowers, woodlands.
Distribution
New Mexico, Florida, Maine, Nebraska, Ontario, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado.
Diet
Adults take nectar and/or pollen, and may prefer blossoms of Plum (Prunus) and Shadbush (Amelanchier).
Life Cycle
Active mostly from May to July; full season is from March to November.
Ecosystem Role
Pollinator; visits flowers and rotting fruit.
Evolution
Euphoria fulgida was originally classified as Cetonia fulgida by Fabricius in 1775. The synonymization of Euphoria fuscocyanea occurred in 2012 by Orozco.
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Tags
- Euphoria fulgida
- Emerald Euphoria
- Scarabaeidae
- North America
- Pollinator