Chrysobothris basalis
LeConte, 1858
A metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, distributed across Central and North America. Like other members of the Chrysobothris, it likely develops in dead or dying wood, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris basalis: //ˌkrɪsoʊˈbɒθrɪs bəˈseɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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