Buprestis maculipennis
Gory, 1841
Buprestis maculipennis is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, first described by Gory in 1841. The is native to North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Nova Scotia) and the United States. It is one of several species in the Buprestis known for brilliant metallic coloration. The species includes three recognized : B. m. deficiens, B. m. fusiformis, and B. m. maculipennis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Buprestis maculipennis: /buˈprɛstɪs mæˌkjʊlɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Canadian records: Manitoba, Nova Scotia. GBIF indicates presence in Nearctic and Neotropic regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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