Anthaxia quercicola
Wellso, 1974
Anthaxia quercicola is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Wellso in 1974. It is found in North America. As a member of the Anthaxia, it belongs to a group of jewel beetles known for their metallic coloration and association with woody plants. The specific epithet "quercicola" suggests an association with oak (Quercus), though this relationship has not been explicitly confirmed in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthaxia quercicola: //ænˈθæksiə kwɜrˈsɪkələ//
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Ontario, Canada, with broader Nearctic distribution suggested by GBIF data.
Host Associations
- Quercus - probableSpecific epithet suggests association with oak, but not explicitly confirmed in available sources
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Taxonomic placement
Anthaxia quercicola is classified in the tribe Anthaxiini within the Buprestidae, a group commonly known as jewel beetles or metallic wood-boring beetles.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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