SeasonalityInadequate information, expected activity of adults late June through July.IdentificationThe dorsal surface is dull copper to brown or green. The 4 elevated elytral costa are more shining. Elytra and venter lack pale spots. These characters separates B. sulcicollis from all other Alberta species of Buprestis. Adult length is 11 to 15.5 mm.
Scientific NameBuprestis sulcicollisHabitat
Northern conifer forests.
Seasonality
Inadequate information, expected activity of adults late June through July.
Identification
The dorsal surface is dull copper to brown or green. The 4 elevated elytral costa are more shining. Elytra and venter lack pale spots. These characters separates B. sulcicollis from all other Alberta species of…
The dorsal surface is dull copper to brown or green. The 4 elevated elytral costa are more shining. Elytra and venter lack pale spots. These characters separates B. sulcicollis from all other Alberta species of Buprestis. Adult length is 11 to 15.5 mm.
Life History
Very little is know about this species
Conservation
Rare, uncommon
Diet Info
In east, the beetles have been recorded from several pines. In Alberta it is suspected to use Jack Pine.
Range
Wide spread from Quebec, the Great Lakes and Atlantic States, just getting into north eastern Alberta and adjacent North West Territories.
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Page Citation for Buprestis sulcicollis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Buprestis sulcicollis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-2. Accessed 02 Dec. 2024.
References
AuthorBright, D. E.
TitleThe Metallic Wood-boring Beetles of Canada and Alaska. Coleoptera: Buprestidae.
Publication Date1987
Pages335
Specimen Information
There is 1 specimen of this Species.
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