Chrysobothris breviloba
Fall, 1910
Chrysobothris breviloba is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, first described by Fall in 1910. It is known from western North America, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. Like other members of the Chrysobothris, it is presumed to develop as a larva in dead or dying wood, though specific associations for this remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris breviloba: /ˌkrɪsoʊˈbɒθrɪs ˌbrɛvɪˈloʊbə/
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Distribution
Western North America; recorded from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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