Anthaxia cichorii

Description

Anthaxia cichorii is a species of jewel beetle belonging to the family Buprestidae, subfamily Buprestinae. Anthaxia cichorii can reach a length of 5–6.5 millimetres (0.20–0.26 in). These beetles can be found from April to August. Larvae feed on Pyrus communis, Malus domestica, Prunus domestica, Ficus carica and Prunus cerasus. This species is present in most of Europe, in the East Palearctic ecozone and in the Near East. Anthaxia is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae.