Julodis euphratica also known as the Sulphrous jewel beetle or Euphratic jewel beetle, is a species of beetle in the family Buprestidae. It measures from 29 to 31 mm. It feeds on nectar from wild flowers.[1][2] The larvae of these beetles live in acacia trees, where they spend the year before pupating and emerging in the early spring to mate. The larval stage lasts about 9 months and the adults live for 3 months. The total lifespan of the beetle from egg to adult and death is approximately a year in length.

Julodis euphratica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Buprestidae
Genus: Julodis
Species:
J. euphratica
Binomial name
Julodis euphratica

References

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  1. ^ e-Nature, Qatar. "Qatar e-Nature – Jewel Beetle".
  2. ^ "Genus JULODIS Eschscholtz 1829". from coleopsoc.org. 23 February 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-02-23.