Sylvicanthon furvus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Peru and Bolivia.
Description Adults reach a length of about . The are very variable and iridescent. In general, the head has a greenish or bluish sheen. The pronotum is usually purple, but occasionally with a greenish sheen. The elytra are purple or blue. The meso- and metafemora are reddish-brown and the metaventrite has a strong green shine. The pygidium is of the same colour as the elytra.
Etymology The species name is derived from Latin furvus (meaning black or dark) and probably refers to the consistently dark colouration.
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