Buprestis langii
Mannerheim, 1843
Buprestis langii is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It has a widespread distribution across the northwestern Nearctic region of North America. The species was described by Mannerheim in 1843 and represents one of many jewel beetles in the Buprestis known for their metallic coloration. A 2010 record from Watson Lake, Yukon Territory extended its known Canadian distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Buprestis langii: //bjuːˈprɛstɪs ˈlæŋɡi.aɪ//
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Distribution
Northwestern Nearctic region; recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon Territory in Canada; distribution extends across North America
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Taxonomic History
Described by Mannerheim in 1843; the specific epithet honors an individual (Lang), though details of the namesake are not documented in available sources.
Collection Records
As of 2024, iNaturalist documents 84 observations of this , indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists in its range.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: Happy Holidays and What Lies Ahead
- The Buprestis tree | Beetles In The Bush
- A Buprestis hat-trick! | Beetles In The Bush
- The invasion that wasn’t | Beetles In The Bush
- Insecta, Coleoptera, Buprestidae, Buprestis langii Mannerheim, 1843: distribution extension