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chestnut cockchafer

Melolontha hippocastani

Least Concern

About

The chestnut cockchafer (Melolontha hippocastani) is a species in the genus Melolontha. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Coleoptera (อันดับด้วง)

Species

Melolontha hippocastani (chestnut cockchafer)

Names in Other Languages

German Waldmaikäfer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of chestnut cockchafer?

The scientific name of chestnut cockchafer is Melolontha hippocastani. It belongs to the genus Melolontha.

What is the conservation status of chestnut cockchafer?

chestnut cockchafer (Melolontha hippocastani) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does chestnut cockchafer live?

chestnut cockchafer is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does chestnut cockchafer belong to?

chestnut cockchafer (Melolontha hippocastani) belongs to the genus Melolontha, which is part of the taxonomic family Scarabaeidae.

Is chestnut cockchafer endangered?

No, chestnut cockchafer (Melolontha hippocastani) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does chestnut cockchafer belong to?

chestnut cockchafer (Melolontha hippocastani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of chestnut cockchafer?

The closest relatives of chestnut cockchafer in the genus Melolontha include cockchafer maybeetle.