Psiloptera attenuata

Psiloptera attenuata is a species of beetles in the family Buprestidae.[1]

Psiloptera attenuata
Psiloptera attenuata. Mounted specimens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Coleoptera
Suborder:
Polyphaga
Superfamily:
Buprestoidea
Family:
Buprestidae
Genus:
Psiloptera
Species:
P. attenuata
Binomial name
Psiloptera attenuata
(Fabricius, 1793)

Description

Psiloptera attenuata can reach a maximum length of 37 millimetres (1.5 in).[2] Head and elytra are metallic green.

Distribution

This species can be found in Brazil and Argentina.[3][4]

References
  1. Biolib
  2. Coleoptera Atlas
  3. Insect Life Forms
  4. Coleoptera-Neotropical


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