Chrysobothris piuta
Wickham, 1903
Chrysobothris piuta is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It is found in North America. The species has been documented as breeding within dead branches of Cercocarpus (mountain mahogany), with which it has a confirmed association. It is one of approximately two dozen jewel beetle species associated with Cercocarpus in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris piuta: /ˌkraɪ.səˈbɒθ.rɪs ˈpjuː.tə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Distribution
North America. Specific collection records include the San Gabriel and Santa Rosa Mountains of southern California and the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park in Texas.
Host Associations
- Cercocarpus - breeding Confirmed as breeding within dead branches of Cercocarpus. One of nine Buprestidae confirmed to breed in this plant .
More Details
Host Plant Specificity
Chrysobothris piuta is listed among approximately two dozen Buprestidae associated with Cercocarpus spp. in North America. Of these, nine species have been confirmed as breeding within dead branches, and five (including C. piuta) have been associated exclusively with Cercocarpus. The species has been collected from Cercocarpus ledifolius (curl-leaf mountain mahogany) in the Lake Tahoe area and from mountain mahogany across the southwestern United States from southern California to Texas.