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Buprestidae
Jewel Beetles
The Buprestidae family stands out as a globally distributed and remarkably diverse group of beetles. Known as "jewel beetles" due to their appealing colors and shiny exteriors, these beetles often display green, blue, red, and gold shades that provide camouflage in their habitats13. With over 15,000 species classified into various subfamilies, the Buprestidae family exhibits its greatest diversity in tropical regions.
Beetles, which belong to the order Coleoptera, are the largest group of insects, making up about 40% of all known insect species. The front wings of beetles are hardened into protective sheaths called elytra, which protect their hind wings and breathing pores, allowing them to control their body temperature and retain water in diverse environments