Scutelleridae is a family of true bugs. They are commonly known as jewel bugs or metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. With the name based on the Asian genus Scutellera, they are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the thoracic scutellum into a continuous shield over the abdomen and wings. This latter characteristic distinguishes them from most other families within Heteroptera, and may lead to misidentification as a beetle rather than a bug. These insects feed on plant juices from a variety of different species, including some commercial crops. Closely related to stink bugs, they may also produce an offensive odour when disturbed. There are around 450 species worldwide.
Gyascutus is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:
Chrysina, or jewel scarabs, is a genus of brightly colored, often metallic iridescent species of ruteline beetles. They range from the southwestern edge of the United States, through Mexico and Central America, and as far south as Colombia and Ecuador. Chrysina contains more than 120 species, includes all those formerly in the genus Plusiotis. The genus name is from Greek χρύσινος (chrysinos), "gold-coloured".
Archepsila esterensis is a species of beetles in the family Buprestidae, the only species in the genus Archepsila.
Asidoptera monstruosa is a species of beetle in the family Buprestidae, the only species in the genus Asidoptera.
Barrellus femoratus is a species of beetles in the family Buprestidae, the only species in the genus Barrellus.
Cardiaspis is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:
Catoxantha is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, ranging from northeast India through Southeast Asia. The genus contains the following species:
Chalcopoecila is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:
Hippomelas is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:
Holynskirbus lesnei is a species of beetle in the family Buprestidae, the only species in the genus Holynskirbus. It is named after the Polish scientist Prof. Dr. Roman B. Hołyński.
Icarina is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:
Phelix teter is a species of beetles in the family Buprestidae, the only species in the genus Phelix.
Prasinalia is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:
Semenoviella haasi is a species of beetles in the family Buprestidae, the only species in the genus Semenoviella.
Strandissa is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:
Touzalinia is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:
Zoolrecordia cupreomaculata is a species of beetles in the family Buprestidae, the only species in the genus Zoolrecordia.
Euchroma is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae.
Tokaranodicerca is a genus of metallic wood-boring beetles in the family Buprestidae.
