genus:   ECCOPTOCNEMIS Kraatz 1880

species:  semiviridis Bourgoin 1919
origin:  Tanzania
wild imago size:  25-30mm

species:  superba Gerstaecker 1883
origin:  Nigeria
wild imago size:  28-35mm

sexual dimorphism: males with abdominal channel on sternits

Shiny green beetles. More than 10 species is known to science. Breeding is relatively easy, just it is necessary to decrease the moisture and add some sand or soil when pupate.
Field guide for identification in genus click here...

   
Eccoptocnemis semiviridis

       
Eccoptocnemis superba

   
Eccoptocnemis sp. (Uganda, Mabira reserve)
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