Gymnetis holosericea
# Gymnetis holosericea

Gymnetis holosericea is a species of beetles of the family Scarabaeidae and subfamily Cetoniinae.

## Subspecies

* Gymnetis holosericea aureotorquata Bourgoin, 1912
* Gymnetis holosericea chanchamayensis Pouillaude, 1913
* Gymnetis holosericea distincta Pouillaude, 1913
* Gymnetis holosericea flava (Weber, 1801)
* Gymnetis holosericea holosericea (Olivier, 1789)
* Gymnetis holosericea magnifica Gory & Percheron, 1833

## Description

Gymnetis holosericea can reach a body length of about 30–40 millimetres (1.2–1.6 in). The third instar larvae reach a length of about 20–30 millimetres (0.79–1.18 in), while pupa has a length of 20–25 millimetres (0.79–0.98 in). Variability of this species is quite large. The basic color is usually black or dark brown, with yellow or whitish markings on the elytra.

## Distribution

This species can be found in Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia and French Guiana.

