Chrysophora chrysochlora, the shining leaf chafer beetle, is a species of beetles of the scarab beetle family. It is the only species in the genus Chrysophora.

Description Chrysophora chrysochlora can reach a length of about . Body is completely shining metallic green with golden reflections. Elytra have a granulate texture. Males are larger than females and show two strong elongate spurs on the hind legs and enlarged tarsal claws.

Distribution This species can be found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

References

Biolib Charles Leonard Hogue Latin American Insects and Entomology Coleoptera-Atlas Luis Carlos Pardo-Locarno and Miguel-Angel Morón Larva and pupa of Chrysophora chrysochlora The Canadian Entomologist