Chalcophora

Translingual

The underside of Chalcophora mariana.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χᾰλκός (khălkós, “copper”) +‎ -phora (“bearer”, from Ancient Greek -φόρος (-phóros)), likely due to the iridescence found on its underside.

Proper noun

Chalcophora f

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Buprestidae – certain jewel beetles.

See also

• Chalcophora on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Chalcophora on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Category:Chalcophora on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons