Western Cedar Borer
Trachykele blondeli
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Buprestoidea
- Family: Buprestidae
- Subfamily: Buprestinae
- Tribe: Buprestini
- Genus: Trachykele
- Species: blondeli
Pronunciation
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Summary
Trachykele blondeli, commonly known as the western cedar borer or powder worm beetle, is part of the Buprestidae family, known for their metallic wood-boring habits. This species is found in the regions of Central America and North America.
Habitat
Central America and North America
Distribution
BC, CA, NM, UT
Tags
- Coleoptera
- Buprestidae
- metallic wood-boring beetles
- western cedar borer
- Trachykele blondeli