Chrysobothris fiskei
Fisher, 1942
Chrysobothris fiskei is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It was described by Fisher in 1942. The species is known to occur in Central America and North America, though specific details regarding its , associations, and remain poorly documented in the available literature. Like other members of the Chrysobothris, it likely develops as a larva in woody plant tissue.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris fiskei: //kɹaɪsəˈbɒθrɪs ˈfɪski//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in Middle America and North America, though specific country or state-level localities are not documented in the provided sources.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by W.S. Fisher in 1942 as part of his revision of North American Chrysobothrini. It is one of many species in the large Chrysobothris, which contains numerous difficult-to-distinguish .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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