Chrysobothris chlorocephala
Gory, 1841
metallic wood-boring beetle
Chrysobothris chlorocephala is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, first described by Gory in 1841. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and other parts of the United States. Like other members of the Chrysobothris, it is a wood-boring whose larvae develop in woody plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris chlorocephala: /ˌkrɪsoʊˈbɒθrɪs ˌklɔːroʊˈsɛfələ/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, United States and other locations across the continent.
Similar Taxa
- Chrysobothris femorata species-groupMembers of this -group share similar and wood-boring habits, requiring detailed examination of character suites for reliable identification.