Chrysobothris crandalli
Knull, 1943
Chrysobothris crandalli is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. Described by Knull in 1943, this species is known from North America. Like other members of the Chrysobothris, it is a jewel beetle characterized by metallic coloration and wood-boring larval habits. The species is part of a large and taxonomically challenging genus containing numerous closely related species that are often difficult to distinguish.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris crandalli: //ˌkɹaɪsoʊˈbɒθɹɪs ˈkrændəli//
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse, but the occurs within the Nearctic region.
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Taxonomic context
Chrysobothris crandalli was described by Josef N. Knull in 1943. The Chrysobothris is one of the most speciose genera of Buprestidae in North America, and -level identification often requires examination of subtle morphological characters including antennal structure, elytral , and pygidial form.
Collection status
According to collector Ted C. MacRae's desiderata list from 2013, Chrysobothris crandalli was among the not yet represented in his collection of over 23,000 Buprestidae specimens, suggesting it is genuinely rare or poorly collected rather than simply overlooked.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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