Chrysobothris libonoti
Horn, 1886
Chrysobothris libonoti is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It is found in North America. The was described by Horn in 1886. Like other members of the Chrysobothris, it is associated with woody plants, though specific associations for this species remain poorly documented compared to better-studied .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris libonoti: /ˌkrɪsoʊˈbɒθrɪs ˌlaɪbəˈnoʊtaɪ/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
Chrysobothris libonoti is one of many in the large Chrysobothris, which contains numerous species groups with difficult . The species is not part of the well-studied C. femorata species-group complex that was revised by Wellso and Manley (2007).
Data Deficiency
This has received little specific study compared to economically important such as C. femorata, C. caddo, and C. viridiceps. Most available information is limited to taxonomic catalog entries confirming its valid status and North American distribution.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Introducing Chrysobothris caddo | Beetles In The Bush
- The perfectly polyphagous Chrysobothris purpureovittata | Beetles In The Bush
- Chrysobothris orono in Tennessee | Beetles In The Bush
- Chrysobothris viridiceps | Beetles In The Bush
- The Chrysobothris femorata “problem” | Beetles In The Bush
- The lesser of two jewels | Beetles In The Bush