Unearthed: A treasure trove of jewel-like beetles
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 13:30
in Biology & Nature
The histerid beetle genus Baconia is distinguishable by the peculiar flat shape and the metallic body coloration ranging between beautiful blue, green and violet tones. A recent article provides a pioneering detailed revision of the genus, solving taxonomic puzzles around this enigmatic group of beetles and adding an impressive 85 new species.