Cetonia (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Cetoniidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cetonia aurata, also known as the rose chafer, is a species of beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, but is actually a member of the genus Cetonia in the family Cetoniidae.
- The genus Cetonia is commonly referred to as flower chafers due to their association with flowers for feeding and mating purposes.
- Cetonia beetles are often metallic green or gold in color and are known for their distinctive oval-shaped bodies.
- Cetonia aurata is one of the most common species within the genus Cetonia and can be found throughout Europe and parts of Asia.
- The genus Cetonia is part of the family Cetoniidae, which is a group of beetles commonly referred to as flower chafers or fruit chafers.