Ptosima walshii
LeConte, 1863
Ptosima walshii is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by LeConte in 1863. It belongs to a of jewel beetles characterized by their distinctive coloration. The occurs in North America within the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptosima walshii: //toʊˈsiːmə ˈwɔlʃiː//
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Distribution
North America (Nearctic region)
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Taxonomic Notes
The was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. It is the only species in the Ptosima currently recognized in North America.