Texania langeri
(Chevrolat, 1853)
metallic wood-boring beetle
Texania langeri is a of jewel beetle in the Buprestidae, known for its metallic coloration typical of the tribe Chrysochroini. The species was described by Chevrolat in 1853 and occurs in North America. Like other members of the Texania, it is part of the 'classic' jewel beetle group characterized by brilliant, often iridescent coloration.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America (Nearctic region). Specific locality records are sparse, with the documented as present across the continent.
Similar Taxa
- Texania campestrisCongeneric occurring in eastern North America; similar size and metallic coloration, but T. campestris has been documented from sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) and may show differences in elytral pattern
- Other Chrysochroini genera (Chalcophora, Lampetis, Dicerca)Share tribe-level characteristics of brilliant metallic coloration and surface sculpturing, but differ in body form, size, and specific color patterns