Chrysobothris neopusilla
Fisher, 1942
Chrysobothris neopusilla is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Fisher in 1942. It occurs in North America, with distribution records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Like other members of the Chrysobothris, it is a jewel beetle with the characteristic metallic coloration and wood-boring larval habits typical of the family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris neopusilla: //ˌkɹɪsəˈboʊθɹɪs ˌniːoʊpəˈsɪlə//
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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