The jewel scarabs are a genus belonging to the family of scarab beetles. They are known for their iridescent exteriors and are a separate species from the jewel beetles.
Jewel Scarab Beetles
List of Species Belonging to this Genus
Beyer’s Scarab Beetle (Chrysina beyeri)
Glorious Scarab (Chrysina gloriosa)
Wood’s Jewel Scarab (Chrysina woodi)
Leconte’s Chrysina (Chrysina lecontei)
Chrysina adelaida
Chrysina adolphi
Chrysina alexae
Chrysina alfredolaui
Chrysina alphabarrerai
Chrysina amalia
Chrysina antonkozlovi
Chrysina arellanoi
Chrysina argenteola
Chrysina aurigans
Chrysina aurilisternum
Chrysina auripes
Chrysina aurofoveata
Chrysina auropunctata
Chrysina aurora
Chrysina badeni
Chrysina baileyana
Chrysina batesi
Chrysina beckeri
Chrysina benesi
Chrysina beraudi
Chrysina blackalleri
Chrysina boucardi
Chrysina brevis
Chrysina bruyeai
Chrysina cavei
Chrysina centralis
Chrysina chalcothea
Chrysina chimalapensis
Chrysina chloreis
Chrysina chrysargyrea
Chrysina chrysopedila
Chrysina citlaltepetlamayatli
Chrysina clavellina
Chrysina clypealis
Chrysina colima
Chrysina confusa
Chrysina costata
Chrysina crassimargo
Chrysina cunninghami
Chrysina cupreomarginata
Chrysina curoei
Chrysina cusuquensis
Chrysina dianae
Chrysina difficilis
Chrysina diversa
Chrysina donthomasi
Chrysina dzidorhum
Chrysina ericsmithi
Chrysina erubescens
Chrysina expansa
Chrysina eyai
Chrysina falcifera
Chrysina flohri
Chrysina gaitalica
Chrysina galbina
Chrysina giesberti
Chrysina gorda
Chrysina guatemalensis
Chrysina guaymi
Chrysina halffteri
Chrysina hawksi
Chrysina howdenorum
Chrysina intermedia
Chrysina juxtaprasina
Chrysina kalinini
Chrysina karschi
Chrysina lacordairei
Chrysina laniventris
Chrysina limbata
Chrysina luteomarginata
Chrysina macropus
Chrysina magnistriata
Chrysina maishei
Chrysina marginata
Chrysina miguelangeli
Chrysina misteca
Chrysina modesta
Chrysina moroni
Chrysina nogueirai
Chrysina ofidiodontophallica
Chrysina optima
Chrysina oreicola
Chrysina orizabae
Chrysina pastori
Chrysina paulseni
Chrysina pehlkei
Chrysina peruviana
Chrysina plusiotina
Chrysina porioni
Chrysina prasina
Chrysina pricei
Chrysina prototelica
Chrysina psittacina
Chrysina purpurata
Chrysina purulhensis
Chrysina quetzalcoatli
Chrysina quiche
Chrysina ratcliffei
Chrysina resplendens
Chrysina robackeri
Chrysina rodriguezi
Chrysina sagacita
Chrysina sallaei
Chrysina schusteri
Chrysina sirenicola
Chrysina spectabilis
Chrysina strasseni
Chrysina tapantina
Chrysina taylori
Chrysina tecunumani
Chrysina terroni
Chrysina transvolcanica
Chrysina tricolor
Chrysina triumphalis
Chrysina tuerckheimi
Chrysina valentini
Chrysina veraguana
Chrysina victorina
Chrysina wolfi
Chrysina woodruffi
Chrysina xalixteca
Chrysina zapoteca
Jewel Scarab Beetle
Physical Description and Identification
Adult
Size:0.59–1.38 in (1.5–3.5 cm)
Color: Bright green is the most common coloration among all the species, but metallic tinges of gold and silver are observed as well such as in Chrysina aurigans.
Other Characteristic Features: Their exoskeleton is capable of reflecting light, giving them a shiny appearance.
Chrysina
Larva
The larva of these beetles is white.
Pupa
After maturing they pupate, but the mortality rate of this stage is extremely high.
Egg
Eggs are laid on rotting wood, which later acts as a food source for the hatching larvae.
Quick Facts
Lifespan
3 months
Distribution
The southwestern United States to some parts of South America, such as Ecuador and Venezuela
Habitat
Juniper, pine, or pine-oak forests
Predators
Not recorded
Seasons active
Rainy season
Host Plants
Rotting wood
Diet of adults
Foliage from juniper, oak, and pine trees
Jewel Scarab Beetle Image
Identifying the Damage Caused by Them
Jewel scarabs do not cause any significant damage.
Jewel Scarab Beetle Picture
Did You Know
These beetles are extremely popular among collectors, with some rare color variants fetching prices of up to $500.
