Buprestis rustica — size comparison

Buprestis rustica inhabits coniferous forests, clearcuts and sites with suitable larval wood. Elongated metallic wing cases have longitudinal grooves. Colour va

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Buprestis rustica

Buprestis rustica

16 mmAdult individual · płeć nieokreślona
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Buprestis rusticaBody length16 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Buprestis rustica — size comparison — facts and sources

Buprestis rustica inhabits coniferous forests, clearcuts and sites with suitable larval wood. Elongated metallic wing cases have longitudinal grooves. Colour varies with light; yellowish markings may occur underneath.

Larvae chiefly develop in fir and spruce wood, also other conifers. Adults occur in summer on and around sunny wood.

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