Chrysobothris edwardsii
Horn, 1886
Ocotillo borer
Chrysobothris edwardsii is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. The is commonly known as the Ocotillo borer, suggesting an association with Fouquieria species. It occurs in Central America and North America, with distribution records from both regions. As a member of the Chrysobothris, it likely exhibits the typical jewel beetle of larval development in woody plants, though specific details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris edwardsii: //ˌkɹɪsoʊˈboʊθɹɪs ˌɛdˈwɔːɹdzaɪ//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Parasitoid Association
The chalcidid Acanthochalcis nigricans is a known of Chrysobothris edwardsii, as documented in the Universal Chalcidoidea Database. This parasitoid relationship is part of a broader pattern where chalcidid wasps in the Acanthochalcis target jewel beetles in the genus Chrysobothris.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- A chalcidid jewel beetle parasitoid wasp | Beetles In The Bush
- Introducing Chrysobothris caddo | Beetles In The Bush
- The perfectly polyphagous Chrysobothris purpureovittata | Beetles In The Bush
- The lesser of two jewels | Beetles In The Bush