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Buprestis lyrata Casey, 1909 - Buprestis lyrata
Copyright © 2007 Dennis Haines

Buprestis lyrata Casey, 1909 - Buprestis lyrata
Fresno County, California, USA
June 29, 1985
Size: ca. 2 cm.
This is a common species seen in the Sierra Nevadas on Pinus and Abies.
Contributed by Dennis Haines on 11 December, 2007 - 4:11pm
Last updated 31 May, 2011 - 9:59am

Moved
Moved from Buprestis nuttalli.
… William Ericson, 14 October, 2009 - 12:46pm

Dennis, I'm pretty sure this
Dennis, I'm pretty sure this is B. lyrata. Thanks for the info on the characteristics by the way, much appreciated.
… William Ericson, 14 October, 2009 - 11:17am

 
You're absolutely right Will.
You're absolutely right Will. I thought I had changed that one long ago. Sorry! Actually I did post the correct name. We just need someone to move it to the proper page.
… Dennis Haines, 14 October, 2009 - 12:42pm

 
Done, when I go to the Cal Ac
Done, when I go to the Cal Acad I'll get a picture of some real B.n. I might go this next week.
… William Ericson, 14 October, 2009 - 12:47pm

 
Thanks Will!
Thanks Will!
… Dennis Haines, 14 October, 2009 - 12:48pm

Moved
Moved from Buprestis.
… Brad Barnd, 12 December, 2007 - 1:24am

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