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Buprestis rufipes
Medium sized Metallic Wood Boring beetle. This is the first time the species has been found in the state (as far as I can tell.) This specimen also has abnormal markings which may suggest a new subspecies. Found on Iowa State University's campus.
Mixed woodlands.
Specimen was collected and will be brought to the entomology department on campus for further identification.
4 Comments
Wow... a gem. Nice series.
bayucca- the servers for bugguide are about 2 blocks down the street from where this was found. ;)
Sckel - Thanks!
wow wonderful logan
Lucky guy! Cannot imagine another one. Ask the guys on the campus, since bugguide is located/hosted by the ISU!! They definitely should confirm it. So you actually are right at the right place ;-)...