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.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthaxia prasina: //ænˈθæksiə præˈsiːnə//
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Distribution
North America, including British Columbia, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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