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subgenus Paratyndaris


Notes on Buprestidae (Coleoptera) with descriptions of new species.
By Skinner, H.
Entomological News 14: 236-239., 1903
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Skinner, H. 1903. Notes on Buprestidae (Coleoptera) with descriptions of new species. Entomological News 14: 236-239.

Tyndaris olneyae n. sp.
Tyndaris prosopis n. sp.
Tyndaris chamaeleonis n. sp.
Tyndaris barberi n. sp.
Acmaeodera biedermani n. sp.

A revision of the genus Paratyndaris Fisher, 1919 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae: Polycestinae)
By Nelson G.H., Bellamy C.L.
Zootaxa 683: 1-80, 2004

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

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

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.

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

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

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