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Aphanisticus

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Aphanisticus
Aphanisticus elongatus, Belgium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Elateriformia
Family: Buprestidae
Tribe: Aphanisticini
Genus: Aphanisticus
Latreille, 1829
Diversity
at least 360 species
Synonyms[1]
  • Goniophthalma Chevrolat, 1837
Aphanisticus congener, Japan
Aphanisticus pusillus
Aphanisticus cupricornis

Aphanisticus is a genus of metallic wood-boring beetles in the family Buprestidae. There are more than 360 described species in Aphanisticus, found on every continent except Antarctica.[1][2][3][4][5]

Species

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These species belong to the genus Aphanisticus .

References

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  1. ^ a b "ITIS report, Aphanisticus". Retrieved 2025-01-26.
  2. ^ "GBIF, Aphanisticus". Retrieved 2025-01-26.
  3. ^ "BugGuide.net, Aphanisticus genus Information". Retrieved 2025-01-26.
  4. ^ "Catalogue of Life, Aphanisticus Latreille, 1829". Retrieved 2025-01-26.
  5. ^ Bellamy, C.L. (2013). "The World of Jewel Beetles". Retrieved 2025-01-26.