Belionota
Eschscholtz, 1829
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1Belionota is a of jewel beetles ( Buprestidae) in the tribe Actenodini, first described by Eschscholtz in 1829. The genus contains approximately 35 described distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. Species in this genus are characterized by their metallic coloration and association with woody vegetation. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with species described by several 19th and 20th century coleopterists including Deyrolle, Théry, and Kerremans.
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How to pronounce Belionota: /ˌbɛliəˈnoʊtə/
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Distribution
Tropical and subtropical Asia, with records from India, Southeast Asia (including Borneo, Philippines, and Nicobar Islands), and parts of China. Specific distribution varies by .
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Eschscholtz in 1829 with Belionota sagittaria as one of the early described . Many species were described by Deyrolle in 1864, representing a significant expansion of the genus. More recent descriptions include Belionota jakli by Barries in 2009.
Species Diversity
The contains at least 35 described , with the majority described in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Several species were transferred or synonymized in subsequent revisions.