Leiopleura

Deyrolle, 1864

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Leiopleura otero

Leiopleura is a large of metallic wood-boring beetles ( Buprestidae) comprising over 150 described . The genus was established by Deyrolle in 1864 and is distributed across the Neotropics and Oceania. Species in this genus exhibit the characteristic metallic coloration and streamlined body form typical of buprestid beetles.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Leiopleura: /laɪoʊˈplʊərə/

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Identification

As a -level , specific diagnostic features for Leiopleura are not documented in available sources. Individual identification within this large genus requires examination of detailed morphological characters not specified here.

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Distribution

Neotropics and Oceania. GBIF records confirm presence in Colombia.

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Species diversity

The contains more than 150 described , making it one of the larger genera within Buprestidae.

Taxonomic history

First described by Deyrolle in 1864.