Pupal maturation (A–E) across time showing sclerotization and exoskeleton formation with appearance of metallic coloration after 6 days of observation and adult male Chrysobothris mali (F) reared on artificial diet from larva recovered from infested pear fruit.

#LiteratureNotice Kron et al. DNA barcoding helps establish a novel host-plant association for #Chrysobothris mali Horn, 1886 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) larvae found infesting Pyrus communis L. ‘Bartlett’ (Rosaceae) fruit in Lake County, California orchards doi.org/10.3956/2025... #Beetle #Beetles

Flat-headed apple borer. We have a very sickly tree in the yard that is likely its home. This species is apparently fond of sun bathing on light-colored surfaces. Rather dull colors for a buprestid.

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A picture of a small beetle belonging to the genus /Chrysobothris/ on a hand. Its elytra are open as it prepares to take flight, exposing its metallic green backside

My beloved study organism (Chrysobothris spp.) from when I was working on my M.S. 🪲🪲
I will be a beetle enthusiast forever
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