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Jewel beetle

Anthaxia candens

Photo by Jopy
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Field Notes

Description:

family Buprestidae

Habitat:

medow

Reference Links:

Kirschprachtkäfer – Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Kirschprachtkäfer

Anthaxia candens

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Comments (5)
Jopy
Yes, like real jewel, I like the colors of Buprestidae family :)
Jopy
Yes, you're right as always :)
bayucca
Buprestidae, Buprestinae, Anthaxia candens I would say. Sorry, for me it slaready too late, so just one link and no english common name found. Please, verify!

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PublishedMay 10, 2014

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