Sakalianus

Sakalianus is a monotypic genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, the jewel beetles. The sole species, Sakalianus marietae, was first described to science in 2007. It is known only from Kenya.[1]

Sakalianus marietae
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Sakalianus

Jendek, 2007
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S. marietae
Binomial name
Sakalianus marietae
Jendek, 2007

This beetle is roughly 4 millimeters long. It has a narrow body with a large, convex head and large eyes. It is shiny purple-red in color with whitish spots and it has yellowish hairs along parts of its elytra. Male and female look similar. The beetle has been collected from acacia trees.[1]

References

  • Bellamy, C. L. (2010). "Genus Sakalianus". A Checklist of World Buprestoidea. Retrieved 14 Jun 2011.


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