Chalcophora japonica

Species: Chalcophora japonica

English Name: Large Green Jewel Beetle, Flat-headed Wood-borer

Chinese Name: 松吉丁蟲

Family: Buprestidae

Description:

The adults of this species can reach 2-4 cm in length. The body is bullet-shaped and have black and brown black longitudinal stripes with gold flecks. The larvae, known as Flat-headed Wood-borer, is adapted to woodboring. It has a flattened thorax and a inconspicuous head. The larval stage may last many ears.

© 2009 Shipher Wu

© 2009 Shipher Wu

© 2012 Norio Nomura

© 2012 Norio Nomura

© 2013 Kohichiro Yoshida

© 2013 Kohichiro Yoshida

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References:

– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.