Polycesta cyanea
Chamberlin, 1933
Polycesta cyanea is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Chamberlin in 1933. It is found in North America. Like other members of the Polycesta, it is associated with woody plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The species name 'cyanea' refers to its blue coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polycesta cyanea: /pɒlɪˈsɛstə saɪˈeɪniə/
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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