Metallic wood-boring beetles

Pronunciation
/MET-al-ik WOOD-bore-ing BEE-tels/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Metallic wood-boring beetles

Definition

A group of beetles (Buprestidae) known for their metallic coloration and ability to bore into wood.

Etymology

From the Latin 'metallicus' meaning 'metallic' and 'Buprestidae' family of beetles known for boring into wood.

Example

Metallic wood-boring beetles are known for their iridescent sheen.

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