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Red-legged Buprestis (?)

Buprestis rufipes

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized Metallic Wood Boring beetle. This is the first time the species has been found in the state (as far as I can tell.) This specimen also has abnormal markings which may suggest a new subspecies. Found on Iowa State University's campus.

Habitat:

Mixed woodlands.

Notes:

Specimen was collected and will be brought to the entomology department on campus for further identification.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
LuckyLogan
bayucca- the servers for bugguide are about 2 blocks down the street from where this was found. ;) Sckel - Thanks!
Sckel
wow wonderful logan
bayucca
Lucky guy! Cannot imagine another one. Ask the guys on the campus, since bugguide is located/hosted by the ISU!! They definitely should confirm it. So you actually are right at the right place ;-)...

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Critters of the Midwest
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Iowa State University's Campus and Surrounding Area
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PublishedAugust 30, 2015

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