Gymnetini

Kirby, 1827

Flower Scarabs

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Gymnetini is a tribe of scarab beetles within the Cetoniinae, commonly known as flower scarabs. Members are primarily distributed in the New World. The tribe comprises approximately 32 organized into subtribes including Gymnetina and Blaesiina. These beetles are associated with flowers and fruit, reflecting their ecological role as and frugivores.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gymnetini: //dʒɪmˈnɛtɪnaɪ//

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Distribution

Primarily New World distribution, with the majority of occurring in the Neotropical and Nearctic regions.

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Subtribal classification

Gymnetini contains at least two recognized subtribes: Gymnetina (Kirby, 1827) and Blaesiina (Schoch, 1895). The subtribe Blaesiina includes such as Blaesia and Halffterinetis.