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Melanophila cuspidata

Melanophila cuspidata

Classification

Class
Insecta

Melanophila is a genus of buprestid beetles commonly known as fire beetles. They have extraordinary sensitivity to infrared radiation (heat), using a specialized sensor organ near their legs. They seek out fires in order to mate and lay eggs in freshly burned wood.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Spain · 16Italy · 6France · 1