How to Identify Buprestidae

Buprestidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Coleoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 247 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Buprestidae Species

How to identify Agrilus macer LeConte, 1858

Agrilus macer LeConte, 1858

Agrilus macer LeConte, 1858

Agrilus macer is a metallic wood-boring beetle from the Buprestidae family found…

How to identify Acmaeodera latiflava Fall, 1907

Acmaeodera latiflava Fall, 1907

Acmaeodera latiflava Fall, 1907

Acmaeodera latiflava is a North American metallic wood-boring beetle in the fami…

How to identify Acmaeoderella flavofasciata (Piller & Mitterpacher, 1783)

Acmaeoderella flavofasciata (Piller & Mitterpacher, 1783)

Acmaeoderella flavofasciata (Piller & Mitterpacher, 1783)

Acmaeoderella flavofasciata is a jewel beetle species found in Europe, the easte…

How to identify Acmaeodera vernalis Barr, 1972

Acmaeodera vernalis Barr, 1972

Acmaeodera vernalis Barr, 1972

Acmaeodera vernalis is a metallic wood-boring beetle from the Buprestidae family…

How to identify Acmaeodera ornata (Fabricius, 1775)

Acmaeodera ornata (Fabricius, 1775)

Acmaeodera ornata (Fabricius, 1775)

Acmaeodera ornata is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae…

How to identify Chrysochroa rajah Gory, 1840

Chrysochroa rajah Gory, 1840

Chrysochroa rajah Gory, 1840

Chrysochroa rajah is an iridescent beetle found from India/China to Thailand/Lao…

How to identify Anthaxia thalassophila Abeille de Perrin, 1900

Anthaxia thalassophila Abeille de Perrin, 1900

Anthaxia thalassophila Abeille de Perrin, 1900

Anthaxia thalassophila is a small colorful beetle found across several European …

How to identify Buprestis lyrata Casey, 1909

Buprestis lyrata Casey, 1909

Buprestis lyrata Casey, 1909

Buprestis lyrata is a metallic wood-boring beetle species from the Buprestidae f…

How to identify Agaeocera scintillans Waterhouse, 1882

Agaeocera scintillans Waterhouse, 1882

Agaeocera scintillans Waterhouse, 1882

Agaeocera scintillans is a metallic wood-boring beetle species from the Bupresti…

How to identify Sternocera aequisignata Saunders, 1866

Sternocera aequisignata Saunders, 1866

Sternocera aequisignata Saunders, 1866

Sternocera aequisignata is a metallic emerald beetle from southern Asia, harvest…

How to identify Chrysobothris viridiceps Melsheimer, 1845

Chrysobothris viridiceps Melsheimer, 1845

Chrysobothris viridiceps Melsheimer, 1845

Chrysobothris viridiceps is a metallic wood-boring beetle from the Buprestidae f…

How to identify Acmaeoderella adspersula (Illiger, 1803)

Acmaeoderella adspersula (Illiger, 1803)

Acmaeoderella adspersula (Illiger, 1803)

Acmaeoderella adspersula is a jewel beetle species in Polycestinae found across …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Buprestidae?

Buprestidae animals belong to the Coleoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Individuals have a glossy exoskeleton that displays striking iridescent coloration, which ranges from blue to green; some specimens feature red longitudinal stripes or red spots on their bodies. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Buprestidae?

Buprestidae is classified in the order Coleoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The species is known for the brilliance of its coloration.

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