Buprestis fremontiae
Burke, 1924
Flannelbush borer
Buprestis fremontiae is a North American jewel beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Burke in 1924. It belongs to the subgenus Knulliobuprestis within the Buprestis. The has been documented from the Nearctic region, with records from western North America. Like other members of its genus, it is a metallic wood-boring beetle with larvae that develop in woody plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Buprestis fremontiae: /buˈprɛstɪs frɛˈmɒntiae/
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Distribution
Nearctic region, with records from western North America including the United States. Specific locality details are sparse in available sources.