Belionota prasina
(Thunberg, 1789)
Belionota prasina is a jewel beetle in the Buprestidae, first described by Thunberg in 1789. The species belongs to the Belionota, which comprises metallic wood-boring beetles distributed across various regions. Records indicate presence in the conterminous 48 United States. The species exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration typical of buprestid beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Belionota prasina: /ˌbɛliˈɒnəʊtə ˈpræsɪnə/
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Distribution
Conterminous 48 United States. Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in the US with status PRESENT.
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Taxonomic Note
The Belionota is part of the Buprestidae , commonly known as jewel beetles or metallic wood-boring beetles. The specific epithet 'prasina' derives from Latin, meaning leek-green, suggesting the may exhibit greenish metallic coloration.