cupreous chafer; Anomala cuprea
A metallic green scarab beetle commonly found in Japan; often seen in gardens and fields.
I found a cupreous chafer in the garden.
The cupreous chafer has a shiny green color.
The name likely derives from 銅鉦 (どうがね, 'copper gong') and the mimetic ぶいぶい, possibly referring to the beetle's buzzing sound or metallic sheen. The exact origin is uncertain.