Chrysobothris westcotti
Barr, 1969
Westcott's flathead
Chrysobothris westcotti is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, first described by Barr in 1969. It is found in North America. The species belongs to the large Chrysobothris, which contains numerous similar-looking flatheaded borers that are often difficult to distinguish without detailed examination.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris westcotti: //ˌkɹɪsoʊˈbɒθrɪs ˈwɛstkɒtaɪ//
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Distribution
North America
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'westcotti' honors Richard L. Westcott, a prominent American buprestid who has described numerous in the and contributed significantly to the of North American jewel beetles.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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