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Madecorformica

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Madecorformica
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Madecorformica

Bellamy, 2008
Species:
M. silhouetta
Binomial name
Madecorformica silhouetta
Bellamy, 2008

Madecorformica is a monotypic beetle genus in the family Buprestidae, the jewel beetles. The only species is Madecorformica silhouetta, native to Madagascar.[1]

This beetle is an ant-mimic.[1]

References

  • Bellamy, C. L. (2010). "Genus Madecorformica". A Checklist of World Buprestoidea. Retrieved 13 Jun 2011.