Belionota sumptuosa

Belionota sumptuosa, commonly known as the Tricolor Metallic Wood-boring Beetle, is a jewel beetle of the Buprestidae family. It is found in Indonesia.

Belionota sumptuosa
Male and female Belionota aenea specimens from Indonesia, similar to B. sumptuosa.
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B. sumptuosa
Binomial name
Belionota sumptuosa
Castelnau, 1838

Description

Belionota sumptuosa specimens range between 15 and 25 millimetres (0.59 and 0.98 in) in length. Like many jewel beetles, the species is notable for its vivid, iridescent coloration.

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