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Acmaeodera is a genus of jewel beetle (Buprestidae) found chiefly in the Mediterranean region of Europe. They are characterized by the absence of a scutellum and by fused elytra. The larvae develop in oak.
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Agrilus is a genus of jewel beetle (Buprestidae). They are mostly small and elongate with a double margined pronotum.
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Anthaxia is a genus of jewel beetle (Buprestidae), with a single British species. They are generally small, flat bodied and either a plain dark colour or brightly coloured.
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Aphanisticus is a genus of tiny jewel beetle (Buprestidae) represented by two British species.
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Buprestidae is the jewel beetle a family of beetles, distinguished by the uncommon brilliancy and highly metallic splendour of their colours.
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The buprestis are a genus of large jewel beetle (Buprestidae) remarkable for the metallic brilliance of their colouring, especially in the case of tropical forms. The colouring is chiefly present in the hard wing-covers which are often used as ornaments.
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Capnodis is a genus of jewel beetle (Buprestidae). The larvae live in the roots of cultivated fruit trees and wild Prunus.
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Chalcophora is a genus of jewel beetle (Buprestidae). One species,
Chalcophora mariana (the Pine borer) is noted for its size (roughly 30 mm long) and its minute scutellum.
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Chrysobothris is a genus of jewel beetle (Buprestidae). The larvae develop in trees, beneath the bark and in the wood.
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Coroebus is a genus of small jewel beetle (Buprestidae), about six millimetres long. The larvae develop in the roots of Rosaceous plants, the adults live chiefly in rockrose flowers.
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