Anthaxia caseyi santarosae
Cobos, 1958
Anthaxia caseyi santarosae is a of jewel beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Cobos in 1958. It belongs to the Anthaxia, a diverse group of metallic wood-boring beetles commonly known as jewel beetles. The subspecies epithet 'santarosae' suggests an association with the Santa Rosa Mountains or a similarly named geographic feature. Like other members of the subgenus Haplanthaxia, this is likely associated with woody plants in arid or semi-arid regions of western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthaxia caseyi santarosae: /ænˈθæksiə ˈkeɪsi aɪ ˌsæntəˈroʊsi/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Distribution
Known from western North America, with the epithet suggesting occurrence in or near the Santa Rosa Mountains region. The broader Anthaxia caseyi occurs in southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.