Chrysobothris vulcanica
LeConte, 1861
A metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, found in western North America. The is named for its volcanic association, with records from volcanic regions of the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains. Like other members of the Chrysobothris, it develops in dead or dying wood, though specific plant associations remain poorly documented compared to better-studied .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris vulcanica: //kɹɪsoʊˈboʊθɹɪs vʌlˈkænɪkə//
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Distribution
Recorded from western North America, including the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. The appears to be associated with montane and volcanic regions of the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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