Popillia cupricollis
# Popillia cupricollis

Popillia cupricollis is a species of scarab beetles.

## Description

Popillia cupricollis can reach a length of about 11–12 millimetres (0.43–0.47 in). Body is smooth and elongate in shape with quite stout black legs. Pronotum is shining metallic blackish with coppery reflections (hence the Latin species name cupricollis meaning coppery neck), while elytra are orange. The punctures at the sides of pronotum are coarse and strong.

## Distribution and habitat

This species can be found in India, in the Himalayan moist temperate forest, at an elevation of 1,400–1,600 metres (4,600–5,200 ft) above sea level.

