Lamprocyphus germari is a species of the true weevil family.
| Lamprocyphus germari | |
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| Lamprocyphus germari from Brazil | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Lamprocyphus |
| Species: | L. germari
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| Binomial name | |
| Lamprocyphus germari (Boheman, 1833)
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Description
editLamprocyphus germari can reach a length of about 23 millimetres (0.91 in). This rare beetle is glossy, light green, with black spots surrounded by coppery scales.
Distribution
editThis species occurs in Brazil.
Etymology
editThe species name honours Ernst Friedrich Germar.
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