Buprestis maculativentris
Say, 1825
ventrally spotted buprestid, spotted-belly buprestid beetle
Buprestis maculativentris is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It is native to North America, with documented occurrences in Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States. The is characterized by spotting on the , as indicated by its specific epithet. Like other members of the Buprestis, it exhibits the brilliant metallic coloration typical of jewel beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Buprestis maculativentris: /buˈprɛstɪs ˌmakjʊˌlætiˈvɛntrɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. The occurs in the Nearctic region, with GBIF records also indicating presence in the Neotropical region.