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Giant Metallic Ceiba Borer

Euchroma gigantea

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Field Notes

Description:

Large beetle sp, c2" long, loud whirring when it flew, possibly a cockroach sp

Habitat:

Jungle near Mamanoots Eco Lodge

Species ID Suggestions

Giant Metallic Ceiba Borer

Euchroma gigantea

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (3)
bayucca
Buprestidae, Euchroma gigantea. Don't be surprised about the color variations! It is mostly due to light angulation, that's why it is called "metallic"... http://beetlesinthebush.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/north-americas-largest-jewel-beetle/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euchroma_giganteum
Agustín Amenabar L
This looks like a Buprestidae beetle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buprestidae Huge interesting family
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PublishedJuly 24, 2013

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