Anthaxia prasina

Horn, 1882

Anthaxia prasina is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It is native to North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. The species was described by Horn in 1882. Like other members of the Anthaxia, it exhibits metallic coloration typical of jewel beetles.

Buprestid Beetle - Anthaxia prasina, Butterfly Valley Botanical Area, Plumas County, California (32611984514) by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Anthaxia prasina: //ænˈθæksiə præˈsiːnə//

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North America, including British Columbia, Canada.

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