Buprestidae (Coleoptera) of the Virgin Islands
Abstract
Nine species of Buprestidae are recorded from the Virgin Islands. Acmaeodera gundlachi Fisher, Trigonogya uniformis (Waterhouse), and Chrysobothris wolcotti Fisher are recorded for the first time from the Virgin Islands. All species are keyed, diagnosed and notes on synonomy, distribution, taxonomic history, and biology are provided. A generic key for larvae is provided. Polycesta thomae Chevrolat is returned to synonymy with Polycesta porcata (Fabricius).Downloads
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