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VOL. 9, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Jewel beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) unveiling the Coleoptera diversity in Azerbaijan's greater Caucasus region
Authors
Ellada Huseynova
Abstract

The southeastern sector of the Greater Caucasus, a region encompassed by Azerbaijan's borders, is distinguished by its two towering peaks, Bazarduzu and Shahdag. Within the mountainous expanse of the Greater Caucasus, typically spanning elevations ranging from 800 to 1800 meters above sea level, expansive broad-leaved forests flourish. This research paper presents comprehensive data concerning 50 species of the Buprestidae family, distributed across 5 subfamilies (Julodinae - 1 genus, 1- specie; Polycestinae - 1 tribus, 3 genus, 2 subgenera, 5 species; Chrysochroinae - 3 tribes, 5 genera, 5 subgenera, and 15 species; Buprestinae - 2 tribes, 2 genera, 5 subgenera, and 18 species; Agrilinae - 2 tribes, 2 genera, 2 subgenera, and 11 species), encompassing 8 tribes and 13 genera, all of which are found within diverse regions of Azerbaijan situated in the Greater Caucasus. Notably, the genus Anthaxia stands out as the most diverse, boasting a total of 17 species. This research has also documented the first appearances of Anthaxia (Haplanthaxia) kiesenwetteri Marseul, 1865, and Anthaxia heydeni Abeille de Perrin, 1894, in Caucasus. Sphenoptera (Sphenoptera) antiqua antiqua Illiger, 1803 was recorded in for Azerbaijan the first time.

Among these buprestid species, 24 are classified as rare, 26 as common, 8 are associated with plants (chortobionts), and 36 are known to have associations with trees (dendrobionts). The data utilized in this article comprises collections gathered by the author over the period from 2012 to 2023, with beetle sampling carried out in 12 districts at 26 distinct locations within the natural area of the Greater Caucasus.
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Pages:51-60
How to cite this article:
Ellada Huseynova "Jewel beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) unveiling the Coleoptera diversity in Azerbaijan's greater Caucasus region". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 51-60
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