Chrysobothris edwardsii
Horn, 1886
Ocotillo borer
Chrysobothris edwardsii is a metallic wood-boring in the . 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 biology of larval development in , 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 Acanthochalcis nigricans is a known of Chrysobothris edwardsii, as documented in the Universal Database. This parasitoid relationship is part of a broader pattern where chalcidid wasps in the Acanthochalcis target in the genus Chrysobothris.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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