Dicerca mutica

LeConte, 1860

Dicerca mutica is a of jewel beetle in the Buprestidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1860. The species belongs to the Dicerca, a group of woodboring beetles known for their cryptic coloration that provides excellent camouflage against tree bark. Members of this genus are characterized by metallic, often brassy or coppery coloration with intricate surface sculpturing. Dicerca mutica occurs in the Nearctic region of North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dicerca mutica: /dɪˈsɛr.kə ˈmjuː.tɪ.kə/

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Distribution

Nearctic region; North America.

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