Chrysobothris bacchari
Van Dyke, 1923
coyote bush buprestid
Chrysobothris bacchari is a metallic wood-boring in the , commonly known as the coyote bush buprestid. The is to North America and was first described by Van Dyke in 1923. Its suggests an association with coyote bush (Baccharis spp.), though specific relationships require further documentation. The larval stage has been formally described from specimens in the United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
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Identification
As a member of the Chrysobothris, this likely exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration typical of . are probably small to -sized with an elongated, somewhat flattened body form. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing C. bacchari from are not documented in available sources. The larval has been described in taxonomic literature, though distinguishing characteristics from similar Chrysobothris species would require examination of the original description.
Habitat
Associated with Baccharis (coyote bush) based on , though specific requirements are not well documented. As a wood-boring , likely develop in woody substrates.
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the United States and Mexico.
Host Associations
- Baccharis - probable larval inferred from ; specific not confirmed
Life Cycle
Larval stage described in taxonomic literature. with , larval, pupal, and stages typical of . Specific details not documented in available sources.
Ecological Role
As a wood-boring , likely contribute to decomposition of material and in their .