Phaedimus cumingi (Waterhouse 1841)

Phaedimus cumingi is a beetle species belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.

Description

Phaedimus cumingi can reach a length of about 20–23 millimetres (0.79–0.91 in). Pronotum and legs are metallic green, while elytra are yelllowish.

Distribution

This beetle is present in Philippines.

Etymology

Named to honour the collector Hugh Cuming.

References

• Waterhouse G.R. (1841) Descriptions of various Coleopterous insects brought from the Philippine Islands by Mr. Cuming, Journal of Proceedings of the Entomological Society of London :26-28
• Scarabs: World Scarabaeidae Database. Schoolmeesters P.
• Encyclopaedia of Life
• Insect Life Forms
• Philippines Beetles
• Barresfotonatura