Julodis euphratica explained

Julodis euphratica also known as the Sulphrous jewel beetle or Euphratic jewel beetle, is a species of beetle in the family Buprestidae. It measures from 29 to 31 mm. It feeds on nectar from wild flowers.[1] [2] The larvae of these beetles live in acacia trees, where they spend the year before pupating and emerging in the early spring to mate. The larval stage lasts about 9 months and the adults live for 3 months. The total lifespan of the beetle from egg to adult and death is approximately a year in length.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: e-Nature . Qatar . Qatar e-Nature – Jewel Beetle .
  2. Web site: Genus JULODIS Eschscholtz 1829 . from coleopsoc.org . 23 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150223071013/http://coleopsoc.org/buprestidae/WorldCat/Genera/Julodis.htm . 2015-02-23 .