Torynorrhina flammea is a beetle of the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae.
Description Torynorrhina flammea can reach a body length of about . In the females tibia of fore legs are wider. This species is characterized by great variability in colours (cobalt blue, emerald green, scarlet red, etc.).
Distribution This flower beetle is present in Thailand, Assam, Malaysia and China.
It has been recorded feeding on sorghum in India.
Subspecies Torynorrhina flammea cariana (Gestro, 1891) Torynorrhina flammea flammea (Gestro, 1888) Torynorrhina flammea incisa Arrow, 1910 Torynorrhina flammea malayana Miksic, 1980 Torynorrhina flammea chicheryi, Ruter, 1980 (sometimes considered a species - Torynorrhina chicheryi)
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Global names Flower beetles
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Living jewels Animal life forms