Chalcophora angulicollis explained

Chalcophora angulicollis, known generally as the western sculptured pine borer or sculptured pine borer, is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. They are found in dry parts of the world such as the western parts of North America. They have a dark brown textured shell with a shimmery gradient.

Subspecies

These two subspecies belong to the species Chalcophora angulicollis:

• Chalcophora angulicollis angulicollis
• Chalcophora angulicollis montana Casey

Further reading

• Reevaluation of Chalcophora angulicollis (LeConte) and Chalcophora virginiensis (Drury) with a review and key. 2013. Maier . C. A.. Ivie . M. A.. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 67. 4. 457–469. 10.1649/0010-065X-67.4.457. 85739460.
• Web site: 2019-07-02. The world of jewel beetles. 2013. Bellamy . C.L..
• Book: A Catalog and Bibliography of the Buprestoidea of America North of Mexico. 2008. Nelson . Gayle H.. Walters Jr. . George C. Jr.. Haines . R. Dennis. Bellamy . Charles L.. The Coleopterists' Society. Special Publication No. 4. 978-0972608787.
• Book: Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera, Volume 3: Scarabaeoidea - Scirtoidea - Dascilloidea - Buprestoidea - Byrrhoidea. 2006. Lobl . I.. Smetana . A.. Apollo Books. 978-90-04-30914-2.