Astraeus flavopictus
on Jacksonia anthoclada
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Buprestidae
Genus: Astraeus
Species:
A. flavopictus
Binomial name
Astraeus flavopictus
Gory & Laporte, 1837

Astraeus flavopictus is a species of beetle in the jewel beetle family, Buprestidae, found in Australia.[1]

It was first described by Hippolyte Louis Gory and Francis de Laporte de Castelnau in 1837 from a specimen taken from the Swan River.[1][2]

Adult beetles are associated with Jacksonia species.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Astraus (Astraeus) flavopictus Gory & Laporte, 1837". Australian Faunal Directory. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  2. ↑ Gory, H.L. & Laporte de Castelnau, F.L. (1837). "Histoire Naturelle et Iconographie des Insectes Coléoptères. Monographie des Buprestides. Histoire naturelle de iconographie des insectes Coléoptères. Monographie des buprestides. Buprestis, Nascio, Acherusia, Asthraeus, Bulis, Acantha, Apatura". 1 (12–16). Paris: P. Duménil: 65-160 pp. [2]. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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