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Ocypetes
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Ocypetes

Saunders, 1871

Ocypetes is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:[1]

Appearance

Medium-sized, usually matte, dark. The secondary covering wings are pulled out to a "tail" behind.

Habits

The adult beetles like to visit flowers similar to most other species of beetles.

Prevalence

The genus lives in southern South America (specifically Argentina).

References

  1. ^ Bellamy, C. L. (2010). "Genus Ocypetes". A Checklist of World Buprestoidea. Retrieved 22 Jun 2011.