Anthaxomorphus

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Anthaxomorphus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Elateriformia
Family: Buprestidae
Tribe: Aphanisticini
Subtribe: Anthaxomorphina
Genus: Anthaxomorphus
Deyrolle, 1864
Synonyms
  • Bolivarina Obenberger, 1922

Anthaxomorphus is a genus of metallic wood-boring beetles in the family Buprestidae. There are about 25 described species in Anthaxomorphus, found in Africa, Australia, and east Asia. [1] [2] [3]

Species

These 25 species belong to the genus Anthaxomorphus: [3]

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References

  1. "GBIF, Anthaxomorphus" . Retrieved 2025-01-26.
  2. "Catalogue of Life, Anthaxomorphus Deyrolle, 1864" . Retrieved 2025-01-26.
  3. 1 2 Bellamy, C.L. (2013). "The World of Jewel Beetles" . Retrieved 2025-01-26.