Chrysobothris micromorpha
Fall, 1907
Chrysobothris micromorpha is a of jewel beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the large Chrysobothris, which contains numerous wood-boring species in North America. Like other members of this genus, it is likely associated with dead or dying woody plants, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species is known from both North America and Middle America based on occurrence records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris micromorpha: /ˌkrɪsoʊˈbɒθrɪs maɪˈkroʊmɔːrfə/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Middle America. Specific locality details beyond these broad regions are not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
Chrysobothris micromorpha is one of many in the highly speciose Chrysobothris, which presents significant taxonomic challenges due to the large number of species and the existence of several 'species-groups' of closely related, morphologically similar . The genus is notable for containing species with varying degrees of plant specificity, from highly specialized to broadly .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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