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California Beetle Project > Species Pages > Lytta chloris Classification
Scientific name: Lytta chloris (Fall) Images (click to enlarge) 
What it looks like: These beetles are iridescent green. The head has an orange frontal spot in the center of it. The hair or pubescence is almost completely colorless. They can range from 7-14mm long. Where you'll find it: They are found in central California, from the coast to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Natural History: These beetles are active from early to mid spring. They also have been found parasitizing bees in the genus Anthophora. This page was written by Marina Herrera, a 2005 participant in the Quasars to Sea Stars teen program. |