Chrysophana conicola
Van Dyke, 1937
Chrysophana conicola is a of jewel beetle ( Buprestidae) described by Van Dyke in 1937. The Chrysophana belongs to the Chrysophana generic group within the Polycestinae. This species is known from the Nearctic region, specifically North America. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only five records reported to iNaturalist. The specific epithet 'conicola' suggests an association with conifers, though this ecological relationship has not been confirmed in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysophana conicola: /ˌkɹɪsəˈfeɪnə ˌkɒnɨˈkoʊlə/
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Distribution
Nearctic region; North America. The is recorded as present in the Nearctic according to GBIF distribution records.