Chrysobothris socialis
Waterhouse, 1887
Species Guides
1Chrysobothris socialis is a jewel beetle ( Buprestidae) described by Waterhouse in 1887. It belongs to the large Chrysobothris, which contains numerous North American , many of which are associated with specific plants. The species is known to occur in North America and Middle America based on distribution records. A , C. socialis ssp. apache, was described by Westcott & Barr in 2007 from Arizona.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris socialis: //ˌkrɪsoʊˈbɒθrɪs soʊˈsiːəlɪs//
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Identification
Within the Chrysobothris, identification typically requires examination of subtle morphological characters including antennal shape, elytral foveae (circular impressions) arrangement, pygidial , elytral (longitudinal ridges) and cross-, and callosities. The C. socialis apache is distinguished from the nominate subspecies by geographic occurrence in Arizona.
Distribution
North America and Middle America. The C. socialis ssp. apache is known from Arizona.
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Taxonomic Note
The was originally described by Waterhouse in 1887. A , Chrysobothris socialis ssp. apache, was described by Westcott & Barr in 2007, bringing the species into the modern taxonomic framework for North American Chrysobothris.
Collection Context
This appears on desiderata lists for major North American buprestid collections, indicating it is considered rare or difficult to acquire despite being described over 130 years ago.