Diaphorocera
Sign in to saveDiaphorocera is a genus of blister beetles belonging to the family Meloidae. The genus contains 10 species. All species are restricted to Saharo-Sindian regions such as Palestine and Israel, Northern Africa, southern Iran and Arabian Peninsula.
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Diaphorocera is a genus of blister beetles belonging to the family Meloidae. The genus contains 10 species. All species are restricted to Saharo-Sindian regions such as Palestine and Israel, Northern Africa, southern Iran and Arabian Peninsula.
All members have metallic green-blue body, extremely modified male antennae and yellow-orange colored legs, antennae and mouthparts.
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