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Agrilus rubrovittatus?
Small Buprestid about 8mm long. Very slender with short antennae. Head and protonum are shiny bronze; elytra are purple with a green stripe down the middle.
Found in 'El Cimatario', a national park in semi-arid area just outside the city. The rainy season is now in full swing and many animals are venturing out.
The genus Agrilus holds the record for the most species at about 3000!
Spotted on Aug 6, 2017
Submitted on Aug 15, 2017
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This is a rather complicated genus, wondering if anyone can comment on whether this might be Agrilus rubrovittatus. Thanks!