Chrysobothris californica
LeConte, 1860
Chrysobothris californica is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. The was described by LeConte in 1860 and occurs in North America. Like other members of the Chrysobothris, it is associated with woody plants, though specific records for this species are not well documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris californica: //ˌkrɪsoʊˈboʊθrɪs ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkə//
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Distribution
North America. The epithet suggests a type locality in California, though precise range boundaries are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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