Chrysobothris serripes
Schaeffer, 1905
Chrysobothris serripes is a of jewel beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Schaeffer in 1905. It belongs to the large Chrysobothris, which contains numerous wood-boring species associated with various plants. The specific epithet "serripes" refers to the serrated or saw-like nature of the legs, though detailed biological information for this particular species appears limited in the available literature. As with many Chrysobothris species, it is presumed to develop in woody plant material, though specific host associations have not been documented in the sources consulted.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris serripes: //ˌkrɪsoʊˈbɒθrɪs ˈsɛraɪpiːz//
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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