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Jewel Beetle

Buprestis

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Description:

Black beetle with brown specks. About 1/4" long.

Habitat:

Found on a Fakahatchee grass leaf in our yard.

Notes:

I think this is a jewel beetle though I can't find a pic of this particular one.

Reference Links:

Buprestis - Wikipedia

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PublishedMay 12, 2022

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