Xenomelanophila miranda

Xenomelanophila miranda

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Buprestidae

Xenomelanophila miranda is a species of beetles in the family Buprestidae, the only species in the genus Xenomelanophila. This beetle only oviposits in smoldering wood, meaning it is only seen during forest fires. They have special infrared sensors on their abdomens to home in on the hot spots.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 8

Sources and credits

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Xenomelanophila miranda

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