Jewel Beetles of the World

Jewel Beetles of the World is a unique guide to the wonderful world of beetles, showcasing their amazing colours, unique shapes and fascinating behaviours. A total of 504 species and subspecies in 111 genera of the superfamily Buprestoidea are published. Whether you are an insect enthusiast or just appreciate the beauty of nature, this book is not to be missed in your collection. Jewel Beetles of the World  ISBN: 978-80-907980-2-1 Author: Vladimir Strunc Insect-Books

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    Jewel Beetles

    Buprestidae

    Original illustrated atlases for beetle ID. 

    Overview of Jewel Beetles

    Jewel beetles, belonging to the family Buprestidae, are known for their vibrant, iridescent colors and are often referred to as metallic wood-boring beetles. These beetles are among the largest families of beetles, with approximately 15,500 species spread across 775 genera.

    Characteristics and Appearance

    Color and Shape: Jewel beetles display a wide range of colors, including reds, greens, blues, and purples, often with a metallic sheen. They are typically cylindrical, elongated, or ovoid in shape.

    Iridescence: Their iridescent colors can act as camouflage, making them difficult to spot in complex environments.

    Habitat and Distribution

    Habitat: Jewel beetles inhabit forests, woodlands, and heathlands. They are often found on dying plants or trees, where they lay their eggs.

    Distribution: They are globally distributed, with significant populations in Australia, Asia, and other parts of the world.

    Life Cycle and Behavior

    Life Cycle: Jewel beetles undergo complete metamorphosis, with stages including egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The larvae, known as flat-headed borers, feed on wood.

    Reproduction: Mating involves competitive battles among males or females, with the strongest individuals securing mating rights.

    Economic and Cultural Significance

    Pest Status: Some species are considered pests due to their ability to cause significant damage to trees and wood.

    Cultural Use: In many cultures, jewel beetles are used in jewelry and decorative items due to their vibrant colors.

    Conservation Status

    Conservation: Generally, jewel beetles are of Least Concern, though some pest species may face population decline due to control measures.

    Superfamily Buprestoidea Leach, 1815

    Family Schizopodidae J.L. LeConte, 1859
    Family Buprestidae Leach, 1815
    Subfamily Julodinae Lacordaire, 1857
    Subfamily Polycestinae Lacordaire, 1857

    Tribe Acmaeoderini Kerremans, 1893
    Tribe Astraeini Cobos, 1980

    • Tribe Bulini Bellamy, 1995
    • Tribe Haplostethini J.L. LeConte, 1861
    • Tribe Paratracheini Cobos, 1980
    • Tribe Perucolini Cobos, 1980
    • Tribe Polycestini Lacordaire, 1857
    • Tribe Polyctesini Cobos, 1955
    • Tribe Prospherini Cobos, 1980
    • Tribe Ptosimini Kerremans, 1903
    • Tribe Thrincopygini J.L. LeConte, 1861
    • Tribe Tyndaridini Cobos, 1955
    • Tribe Xyroscelidini Cobos, 1955
    Subfamily Galbellinae Reitter, 1911
    Subfamily Chrysochroinae Laporte, 1835
    • Tribe Chrysochroini Laporte, 1835
    • Tribe Dicercini Gistel, 1848
    • Tribe Evidini Tôyama, 1987
    • Tribe Paraleptodemini Cobos, 1975
    • Tribe Paratassini Bílý & Volkovitsh, 1996
    • Tribe Poecilonotini Jakobson, 1913
    • Tribe Sphenopterini Lacordaire, 1857
    • Tribe Vadonaxiini Descarpentries, 1970
    Subfamily Buprestinae Leach, 1815
    • Tribe Actenodini Gistel, 1848
    • Tribe Anthaxiini Gory & Laporte, 1839
    • Tribe Bubastini Obenberger, 1920
    • Tribe Buprestini Leach, 1815
    • Tribe Chrysobothrini Gory & Laporte, 1836
    • Tribe Coomaniellini Bílý, 1974
    • Tribe Curidini Holyński, 1988
    • Tribe Epistomentini Levey, 1978
    • Tribe Exagistini Tôyama, 1987
    • Tribe Glaphyropterini Pongrácz, 1935†
    • Tribe Julodimorphini Kerremans, 1903
    • Tribe Kisanthobiini Richter, 1949
    • Tribe Maoraxiini Holyński, 1984
    • Tribe Melanophilini Bedel, 1921
    • Tribe Melobasini Bílý, 2000
    • Tribe Mendizabaliini Cobos, 1968
    • Tribe Nascionini Holyński, 1988
    • Tribe Phrixiini Cobos, 1975
    • Tribe Pterobothrini Volkovitsh, 2001
    • Tribe Stigmoderini Lacordaire, 1857
    • Tribe Thomassetiini Bellamy, 1987
    • Tribe Trigonogeniini Cobos, 1956
    • Tribe Xenorhipidini Cobos, 1986
    Subfamily Agrilinae Laporte, 1835
    • Tribe Agrilini Laporte, 1835
    • Tribe Aphanisticini Jacquelin du Val, 1859
    • Tribe Coraebini Bedel, 1921
    • Tribe Tracheini Laporte, 1835

    Recent studies on buprestid beetles have expanded our understanding of their buprestidae characteristics, buprestidae life cycle, and buprestidae habitat, while researchers also explore the cultural and economic impacts of beetle jewelry and insect jewelry trends.

    In museums and private collections, jewel beetle jewelry and vintage insect jewelry—such as victorian insect jewellery, victorian bug jewelry, and victorian insect jewelry—are showcased alongside real insect jewellery and real insect jewelry, reflecting both vintage jewelry ideas and upcycled vintage jewelry ideas that incorporate types of vintage plastic jewelry and vintage plastic jewelry types.

    Scientists and collectors alike note that the stunning colors of the purple jewel beetle, golden jewel beetle, golden buprestid, and golden buprestid beetle have led to a market for live displays like beetle jewelry live and maquech live beetle jewelry, as well as specialized items such as maquech beetle jewelry and jewel beetle pet specimens.

    Detailed studies, including jewel beetle scientific name documentation and buprestis beetle identification, have further delineated types of jewel beetles such as blue jewel beetle, green jewel beetle (with green jewel beetle scientific name), rainbow jewel beetle, red spotted jewel beetle, gold jewel beetle, and madagascar blue jewel beetle, thereby contributing to comprehensive jewel beetle facts, jewel beetle diagram analyses, and jewel beetle drawing illustrations.

    Field research addressing jewel beetle habitat—specifically where do jewel beetles live, where are jewel beetles found, and buprestidae habitat—covers regions including jewel beetle washington state, jewel beetle oregon, jewel beetle california, jewel beetle uk, and accounts of jewel beetles of taiwan and jewel beetles of the world.

    Their dietary habits have prompted inquiries into what do jewel beetles eat and what does jewel beetle eat, leading to extensive studies on jewel beetles diet and jewel beetle life cycle that also reference buprestid beetle larvae and buprestidae larvae.

    The interdisciplinary nature of this research extends into the realm of art and design, where jewel beetle art, jewel beetle drawing, and jewel beetle necklace designs merge with the study of insects in amber jewelry and vintage insect jewelry display ideas.

    Moreover, digital communities have embraced trends such as jewel beetle acnh and jewel beetle mooncat, while interactive platforms facilitate discussions on jewel beetle price, jewel beetle animal crossing price, and jewel beetle for sale listings, alongside inquiries like jewel beetle cad and jewel beetle paint color (with variations such as jewel beetle green paint and jewel beetle paint) that often spark debates about jewel and jewelry difference.

    In cultural studies, the symbolic and spiritual dimensions of these insects are examined under terms like jewel beetle symbolism, jewel beetle spiritual meaning, and jewel beetle meaning, paralleled by explorations of what is a jewel beetle and the insect jewelry of the victorian era, which also encompasses victorian beetle jewelry and victorian hand jewelry meaning.

    Further, enthusiasts compile lists such as the jewel song list, jewel top 5 songs, and jewelry box song list, integrating artistic expression with natural history, while technical inquiries into the structural design include types of vintage jewelry clasps and types of victorian jewelry, and analyses of victorian era jewelry characteristics and what is victorian jewelry.

    Additional investigations address behavioral and safety aspects: researchers ask whether jewel beetles are poisonous, dangerous, harmful to humans, or even edible, and they examine questions such as are jewel bugs poisonous, are jewel beetles harmful, and do jewel beetles bite, which are complemented by studies into the jewel bug scientific name and the indian jewel beetle scientific name.

    Finally, contemporary research covers niche interests like jewel beetle insect studies, jewel beetle order classification, jewel beetle wings for sale, jewel beetle wings, jewel beetle drawing, and even creative expressions such as jewel beetle sonic, ensuring that every aspect—from the life history of buprestid beetles to the intricacies of vintage jewelry display ideas—is thoroughly documented and appreciated.