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Metallic wood-boring beetle

Metallic wood-boring beetle

Anthaxia quadripunctata

A species of Anthaxia

Adorned with a metallic sheen, metallic wood-boring beetle is a remarkable beetle with a penchant for sunlit foliage where it skillfully camouflages. Its life cycle begins within the wood of dying or dead trees, where larvae develop, feeding on the rich underbark. As adults, these beetles contribute to natural recycling processes, helping in the decomposition of timber, thereby playing an unsung role in forest ecosystems.

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Attributes of Metallic wood-boring beetle
Adult Food Sources
Leaves, pollen, nectar, plant shoots, bark fluids
Larva Food Source
Wood tissues, plant stems, roots
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Metallic wood-boring beetle is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
The Metallic wood-boring beetle can bore into the wood and may damage its structure, or even harm the health of trees. Stay alert if you frequently observe it in your house.
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Metallic wood-boring beetle feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
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Distribution Area of Metallic wood-boring beetle
This beetle is present in most of Europe, the eastern Palearctic realm, the Caucasus, Asia Minor, the Near East, and North Africa.
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Predators of Adult Metallic wood-boring beetle
Birds, lizards, spiders, mantises, rodents
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Interesting Facts About Metallic wood-boring beetle
Metallic wood-boring beetle can produce a distinct clicking sound during flight, uncommon among other related species.
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Scientific Classification of Metallic wood-boring beetle
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Youth Habitat of Metallic wood-boring beetle
Forests and Woodlands, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Habitat Preferences of Metallic wood-boring beetle Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of metallic wood-boring beetle typically reside within the wood of deciduous trees, burrowing through the trunks and branches as they grow. Meanwhile, the adult metallic wood-boring beetle are commonly spotted on or near their larval food sources, particularly on the bark, leaves, and flowers of these trees, basking in the sun to absorb warmth. To search for larvae, one must examine the wood of potentially infested trees, looking for exit holes or sawdust-like frass as evidence of their presence. To find adults, searching on sunny days on the surfaces of host trees or flowering plants in areas where these trees are prevalent would yield the best chance of observation.
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Forestry Pest

The larval stage of metallic wood-boring beetle bores into stems, disrupting the flow of nutrients and water. Infestation can range from mild to severe, potentially leading to weakened structures and dieback. Mass outbreaks may result in significant forestry damage. Infestations pose an indirect risk to human industries reliant on healthy forests.

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