Polycestinae
Polycestinae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Buprestoidea
- Family: Buprestidae
- Subfamily: Polycestinae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polycestinae: /ˌpɒlɪˈsɛstɪniː/
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Summary
Polycestinae is a subfamily of beetles in the family Buprestidae, commonly known as 'jewel beetles'. It includes approximately 220 species in 13 genera and 6 tribes in certain areas, while globally it comprises more than 1250 species.
Distribution
Worldwide; Over 1250 species in 82 genera of 13 tribes.
Tags
- beetles
- jewel beetles
- Polycestinae
- Buprestidae