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Distributional, biological and taxonomic notes on North America Buprestidae.

By Westcott, R.L.
Insecta Mundi 4(1–4): 73–89., 1991

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Westcott, R.L. (1991). Distributional, biological and taxonomic notes on North America Buprestidae. Insecta Mundi 4(1–4): 73–89.

Abstract:

Distributional, biological and taxonomic data are provided for 64 species of Buprestidae belonging to the genera

Acmaeodera, Acmaeoderoides, Actenodes, Agaeocera, Agrilus, Buprestis, Chrysophana, Descarpentriesina, Dicerca, Hippomelas, Melanophila, Pachyschelus, Polycesta, Ptosima, Spectralia, Taphrocerus, Trachykele and Tyndaris.

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Contributed by Mike Quinn on 14 October, 2025 - 10:56am

Jewels on the go: exotic buprestids around the world (Coleoptera, Buprestidae)

By Ruzzier E., Haack R.A., Curletti G., Roques A., Volkovitsh M.G., Battisti A.
NeoBiota 84: 107‒135, 2023

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Contributed by v belov on 16 December, 2023 - 7:22pm

A new species of Agrilus and a new subspecies of Anthaxia (Haplanthaxia) caseyi Obenberger from Texas, with [notes on other Bups

By Wellso, S.G.
Giornale italiano di Entomologia, 13(59): 447-454., 2014

Wellso, S.G. 2014. A new species of Agrilus and a new subspecies of Anthaxia (Haplanthaxia) caseyi Obenberger from Texas, with new larval host, country and state records for other species (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Giornale italiano di Entomologia, 13(59): 447-454.

Abstract

Agrilus brattaini Wellso & Manley new species, similar in appearance to Agrilus mimosae Fisher, and Anthaxia (Haplanthaxia) caseyi williambarri Wellso new subspecies, both from Texas, are described herein. Agrilus chihuahuae Cazier is recorded for the first time from the USA. Additional state and larval host records

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Contributed by Mike Quinn on 25 March, 2022 - 2:10pm

Desc. of Two N. Spp. of Acmaeodera Esch., & Two N. Ssp. of Agrilus Curt. & Chrysobothris Esch. in N. Am., w/ Det. Notes on Other

By R. L. Westcott and G. H. Nelson
The Coleopterists Bulletin, 54(3): 300-312, 2000

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Westcott, R. L., and G. H. Nelson. 2000. Descriptions of Two New Species of Acmaeodera Eschscholtz, and Two New Subspecies of Agrilus Curtis and Chrysobothris Eschscholtz (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in North America, with Detailed Notes on Others. Coleopterists Bulletin, 54(3): 300-312.

Abstract:
New taxa and changes in nomenclature are provided in the genera Acmaeodera Eschscholtz,
Chrysobothris Eschscholtz, and Agrilus Curtis. Acmaeodera mariposa Horn
is discussed as a polytypic species, with A. dohrni Horn given subspecific status therein.

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Contributed by Joel DuBois on 1 August, 2021 - 5:43pm

Notes of the Distribution and Biology of Certain Buprestidae (Coleoptera): Part IV

By G.C. Walters and C.L. Bellamy
The Coleopterists Bulletin, 1990

Vol. 44, No. 1 (Mar. 1990), pp. 113-115
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Provides host info/range expansion(s) for the following species:

Acmaeodera barri Cazier
Acmaeodera ephedrae Barr
Acmaeodera pinalorum Knull
Acmaeoderopsis hassayampae (Knull)
Agrilus impexus Horn
Agrilus ventralis Horn
Chrosobothris lixa Horn
Chrysophana placida LeConte
Mastogenius puncticollis Schaeffer
Tyndaris (Barberia) barberi Skinner
Tyndaris (Tusconia) tusconi (Knu

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Contributed by Tyler Hedlund on 1 December, 2020 - 8:57am

A new species of Agrilus with notes (Buprestidae and Eucnemidae).

By Knull, J.N.
Entomological News 59: 72-75., 1948

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Knull, J.N. 1948. A new species of Agrilus with notes (Buprestidae and Eucnemidae). Entomological News 59: 72-75.

Treats:

Agrilus cochisei n. sp.
Juniperella mirabilis Knull
Pachyschelus oculatus Schffr.
Pachyschelus uvaldei Knull
Pachyschelus purpureus (Say)

Deltometopus ereptus Bonvouloir - Eucnemidae

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Contributed by Mike Quinn on 11 September, 2020 - 1:19pm

Notes on the distribution, synonymy, and biology of Buprestidae (Coleoptera) of North America.

By Nelson, G.H. & R.L. Westcott.
Coleopterists Bulletin 30(3): 273-284., 1976

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Nelson, G.H. & R.L. Westcott. 1976. Notes on the distribution, synonymy, and biology of Buprestidae (Coleoptera) of North America. Coleopterists Bulletin 30(3): 273-284.

Abstract

The female of Agrilus sapindi Knull 1938 is described. A. mojavei Knull 1952 is treated as a subspecies of A. granulatus (Say) 1823. A. nodicornis Fall 1932 is considered a junior synonym of A. duncani Knull 1929. New distributional and/or host data are given for 130 species in the following genera: Paratyndaris, Acmaeoderopsis, Thrincopyge, Agaeocera, Hip

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Contributed by Mike Quinn on 9 September, 2020 - 11:50am

New species of North American Buprestidae (Coleoptera: Buprestidae).

By Knull, J.N.
Ohio Journal of Science 52(6): 349-352., 1952

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Knull, J.N. 1952. New species of North American Buprestidae (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Ohio Journal of Science 52(6): 349-352.

Acmaeodera hualpaiana n. sp.
Acmaeodera chisosensis n. sp.
Melanophila (Phaenops) obenbergeri n. sp.
Chrysobothris vivida n. sp.
Agrilus mojavei n. sp.

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Contributed by Mike Quinn on 2 May, 2019 - 5:29pm

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