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	==Control Systems==		==Control Systems==
			[[File:26937845476_66fa294c3a.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Flyer created by Maryland Department of Natural Resources]]
	Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there are not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is hand plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides is another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we simply just let them run their course. Mitigation of these resilient invasive bugs can be very difficult. Millions of dollars have been spent on eradication throughout the country with little success. The Emerald Ash Borer alone has caused 0.8-3.4 million dollars in landscape damages. The only way to remove all of the Borers is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.		Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there are not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is hand plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides is another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we simply just let them run their course. Mitigation of these resilient invasive bugs can be very difficult. Millions of dollars have been spent on eradication throughout the country with little success. The Emerald Ash Borer alone has caused 0.8-3.4 million dollars in landscape damages. The only way to remove all of the Borers is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.

Btpilews at 16:46, 12 May 2023

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	The Jewel Beetles is a group also known as the ''Buprestidae''. In this family of beetles, there are over 15,500 different species that can be found all over the world. Another common name for this group is the metallic wood-boring beetle. This is due to their shiny iridescent-like body [1]. This group is the most commonly collected beetle type for insect collectors, strictly due to its bright and showy colors. One of the most famous examples of a beetle from this family is the [[Emerald Ash Borer\|emerald ash borer]], an invasive beetle that is terrorizing Ash trees across North America [2].		The Jewel Beetles is a group also known as the ''Buprestidae''. In this family of beetles, there are over 15,500 different species that can be found all over the world. Another common name for this group is the metallic wood-boring beetle. This is due to their shiny iridescent-like body [1]. This group is the most commonly collected beetle type for insect collectors, strictly due to its bright and showy colors. One of the most famous examples of a beetle from this family is the [[Emerald Ash Borer\|emerald ash borer]], an invasive beetle that is terrorizing Ash trees across North America [2].
			[[File:Lord-image-4jpg.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\| The Jewel Beetle Family]]

	==Taxonomy==		==Taxonomy==

Betrotte at 15:55, 9 May 2023

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	==Description==		==Description==
	Jewel Beetles are easily identified due to their elongated and oval bodies tapering to a point near the end. Their lengths can measure anywhere from 3mm to 80mm, however, many species are below the 20mm mark [2]. They are hard-bodied [[insects]], rather than flat. Their colors range from many different shades. Some examples being dull browns and blacks all the way to neon and chrome greens and purples [2]. Their color is created in a different way than many others. They have a textured cuticle ~~which~~ reflects the light differently, causing the bright patterns and different hues of colors [4]. The larvae tunnel their way inside the interior of the host's tree trunk and emerge from the bark when they are ready and matured [3]. Usually focusing on dead, decaying branches on healthy trees, this is where the first part of the life cycle beings for the Jewel Beetle family [4]. There are four stages of life within these beetles. The egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Once adults, they die in a relatively short time frame. Most species only live between a few days and 3 weeks [5]. There have been over 100 different species found that have been fossilized and not seen anywhere else yet [6].		Jewel Beetles are easily identified due to their elongated and oval bodies tapering to a point near the end. Their lengths can measure anywhere from 3mm to 80mm; however, many species are below the 20mm mark [2]. They are hard-bodied [[insects]], rather than flat. Their colors range from many different shades. Some examples being dull browns and blacks, all the way to neon and chrome greens and purples [2]. Their color is created in a different way than many others. They have a textured cuticle that reflects the light differently, causing the bright patterns and different hues of colors [4]. The larvae tunnel their way inside the interior of the host's tree trunk and emerge from the bark when they are ready and matured [3]. Usually focusing on dead, decaying branches on healthy trees, this is where the first part of the life cycle beings for the Jewel Beetle family [4]. There are four stages of life within these beetles. The egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Once adults, they die in a relatively short time frame. Most species only live between a few days and 3 weeks [5]. There have been over 100 different species found that have been fossilized and not seen anywhere else yet [6].

	==Diet & Food Behavior==		==Diet & Food Behavior==
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	==Habitat and Distribution==		==Habitat and Distribution==
	Jewel beetles tend to live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but tend to cluster in warmer climates. All over the world, these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have large handmade jewelry businesses also ~~can~~ see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle. Some are able to live very close if not in freshwater environments, while others are able to survive inside bright, high-up areas with no problem [4].		Jewel beetles tend to live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world but tend to cluster in warmer climates. All over the world, these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have large handmade jewelry businesses can also see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle. Some are able to live very close, if not in, freshwater environments, while others are able to survive inside bright, high-up areas with no problem [4].

	==Control Systems==		==Control Systems==
	Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there are not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is hand plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides is another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we simply just let them run their course. Mitigation of these resilient invasive bugs can be very difficult. Millions of dollars have been spent on eradication throughout the country with little success. The Emerald Ash Borer alone has caused .8-3.4 million dollars in landscape damages. The only way to remove all of the Borers is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.		Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there are not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is hand plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides is another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we simply just let them run their course. Mitigation of these resilient invasive bugs can be very difficult. Millions of dollars have been spent on eradication throughout the country with little success. The Emerald Ash Borer alone has caused 0.8-3.4 million dollars in landscape damages. The only way to remove all of the Borers is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.

	==References==		==References==

Kvvullo at 16:34, 8 May 2023

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	The Jewel Beetles is a group also known as the ''Buprestidae''. In this family of beetles, there are over 15,500 different species ~~and~~ can be found all over the world. Another common name for this group is the metallic wood-boring beetle. This is due to their shiny iridescent like body [1]. This group is the most ~~common~~ collected beetle type for insect collectors, strictly due to ~~the~~ bright and showy colors. One of the most famous examples of a beetle from this family is the [[Emerald Ash Borer\|emerald ash borer]], an invasive beetle that is terrorizing Ash trees across North America [2].		The Jewel Beetles is a group also known as the ''Buprestidae''. In this family of beetles, there are over 15,500 different species that can be found all over the world. Another common name for this group is the metallic wood-boring beetle. This is due to their shiny iridescent-like body [1]. This group is the most commonly collected beetle type for insect collectors, strictly due to its bright and showy colors. One of the most famous examples of a beetle from this family is the [[Emerald Ash Borer\|emerald ash borer]], an invasive beetle that is terrorizing Ash trees across North America [2].

	==Taxonomy==		==Taxonomy==
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	==Description==		==Description==
	Jewel Beetles are easily identified due to their elongated and oval bodies tapering to a point near the end. Their lengths can measure anywhere from 3mm to 80mm, however, many species are below the 20mm mark [2]. They are hard bodied [[insects]], rather than flat. Their colors range from many different shades. Some examples being dull browns and blacks all the way to neon and chrome greens and purples [2]. Their color is created in a different way than many others. They have a textured cuticle which reflects the light differently, causing the bright patterns and different hues of colors [4]. The larvae tunnel their way inside the interior of the host's tree trunk and emerge from the bark when they are ready and matured [3]. Usually focusing on dead on decaying branches on healthy trees, this is where the first part of the life cycle beings for the Jewel Beetle family [4]. There are four stages of life within these beetles. The egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Once adults, they die in a relatively short time frame. Most species only live between a few days and 3 weeks [5]. There have been over 100 different species found that have been fossilized and not seen anywhere else yet [6].		Jewel Beetles are easily identified due to their elongated and oval bodies tapering to a point near the end. Their lengths can measure anywhere from 3mm to 80mm, however, many species are below the 20mm mark [2]. They are hard-bodied [[insects]], rather than flat. Their colors range from many different shades. Some examples being dull browns and blacks all the way to neon and chrome greens and purples [2]. Their color is created in a different way than many others. They have a textured cuticle which reflects the light differently, causing the bright patterns and different hues of colors [4]. The larvae tunnel their way inside the interior of the host's tree trunk and emerge from the bark when they are ready and matured [3]. Usually focusing on dead, decaying branches on healthy trees, this is where the first part of the life cycle beings for the Jewel Beetle family [4]. There are four stages of life within these beetles. The egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Once adults, they die in a relatively short time frame. Most species only live between a few days and 3 weeks [5]. There have been over 100 different species found that have been fossilized and not seen anywhere else yet [6].

	==Diet & Food Behavior==		==Diet & Food Behavior==
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	==Habitat and Distribution==		==Habitat and Distribution==
	Jewel beetles tend to live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but ~~are tended~~ to cluster to warmer climates. All over the world these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have a large ~~hand made~~ jewelry businesses also can see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle. Some are able to live very close if not in freshwater environments, while others are able to survive inside bright, high up areas no problem [4].		Jewel beetles tend to live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but tend to cluster in warmer climates. All over the world, these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have large handmade jewelry businesses also can see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle. Some are able to live very close if not in freshwater environments, while others are able to survive inside bright, high-up areas with no problem [4].

	==Control Systems==		==Control Systems==
	Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there is not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is ~~Hand~~ plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides ~~are~~ another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we simply just let them run their course. Mitigation of these resilient invasive bugs can be very difficult~~, millions~~ of dollars have been spent on eradication throughout the country with little success. The Emerald Ash Borer alone has caused .8-3.4 million dollars in landscape damages. The only way to remove all of the Borers is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.		Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there are not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is hand plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides is another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we simply just let them run their course. Mitigation of these resilient invasive bugs can be very difficult. Millions of dollars have been spent on eradication throughout the country with little success. The Emerald Ash Borer alone has caused .8-3.4 million dollars in landscape damages. The only way to remove all of the Borers is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.

	==References==		==References==

Btpilews at 17:46, 10 March 2023

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	The Jewel Beetles is a group also known as the ''Buprestidae''. In this family of beetles, there are over 15,500 different species and ~~are ranged~~ all over the world. Another common name for this group is the metallic wood-boring beetle. This is due to their shiny iridescent like body [1]. This group is the most common collected beetle type for insect collectors, strictly due to the bright and showy colors. One of the most famous examples of a beetle from this family is the [[Emerald Ash Borer\|emerald ash borer]], an invasive beetle that is terrorizing ~~all of the ash~~ trees in North America [2].		The Jewel Beetles is a group also known as the ''Buprestidae''. In this family of beetles, there are over 15,500 different species and can be found all over the world. Another common name for this group is the metallic wood-boring beetle. This is due to their shiny iridescent like body [1]. This group is the most common collected beetle type for insect collectors, strictly due to the bright and showy colors. One of the most famous examples of a beetle from this family is the [[Emerald Ash Borer\|emerald ash borer]], an invasive beetle that is terrorizing Ash trees across North America [2].

	==Taxonomy==		==Taxonomy==
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	==Habitat and Distribution==		==Habitat and Distribution==
	Jewel beetles live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but are tended to cluster to warmer climates. All over the world these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have a large hand made jewelry businesses also can see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle. Some are able to live very close if not in freshwater environments, while others are able to survive inside bright, high up areas no problem [4].		Jewel beetles tend to live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but are tended to cluster to warmer climates. All over the world these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have a large hand made jewelry businesses also can see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle. Some are able to live very close if not in freshwater environments, while others are able to survive inside bright, high up areas no problem [4].

	==Control Systems==		==Control Systems==
	Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there is not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is Hand plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides are another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we just let them ~~ruin~~ their course. ~~Millions~~ of ~~dollars~~ can be spent on eradication ~~and be unsuccessful~~. The Emerald Ash Borer ~~is a great example of this yet again~~. The only way to remove all of the Borers is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.		Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there is not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is Hand plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides are another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we simply just let them run their course. Mitigation of these resilient invasive bugs can be very difficult, millions of dollars have been spent on eradication throughout the country with little success. The Emerald Ash Borer alone has caused .8-3.4 million dollars in landscape damages. The only way to remove all of the Borers is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.

	==References==		==References==
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	[7] How to Protect Your Garden from Japanese Beetles. (n.d.). . https://www.thespruce.com/controlling-adult-japanese-beetles-1402495.		[7] How to Protect Your Garden from Japanese Beetles. (n.d.). . https://www.thespruce.com/controlling-adult-japanese-beetles-1402495.

			[8] The potential economic impacts of Emerald Ash Borer. (2007). .

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Control Systems

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	==Control Systems==		==Control Systems==
	Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there is not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is Hand plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides are another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we just let them ruin their course. Millions of dollars can be spent on eradication and be unsuccessful. The Emerald Ash Borer is a great example of this yet again. The only way to remove all of ~~these beetles~~ is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.		Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there is not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is Hand plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides are another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we just let them ruin their course. Millions of dollars can be spent on eradication and be unsuccessful. The Emerald Ash Borer is a great example of this yet again. The only way to remove all of the Borers is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.

	==References==		==References==

Jwrath at 04:41, 11 May 2022

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	==Habitat and Distribution==		==Habitat and Distribution==
	Jewel beetles live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but are tended to cluster to warmer climates. All over the world these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have a large hand made jewelry businesses also can see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle. Some are able to live very close if not in freshwater environments, while others are able to survive inside bright, high up areas no problem [4].		Jewel beetles live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but are tended to cluster to warmer climates. All over the world these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have a large hand made jewelry businesses also can see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle. Some are able to live very close if not in freshwater environments, while others are able to survive inside bright, high up areas no problem [4].

			==Control Systems==
			Controlling beetles can be very challenging and there is not many methods that are guaranteed to work. The first way is Hand plucking the beetles off of the plant/tree [7]. This is a method that will remove the beetle without any other effects. When the beetles are in their larva state, spraying with certain pesticides are another common method for removal [7]. However, some beetles are so invasive and hard to get rid of, we just let them ruin their course. Millions of dollars can be spent on eradication and be unsuccessful. The Emerald Ash Borer is a great example of this yet again. The only way to remove all of these beetles is to let them run out of food (the ash trees) and die out naturally.

	==References==		==References==
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	[6] Fabio. (n.d.). Jewel Beetles - Learn About Nature. https://www.learnaboutnature.com/insects/beetles/jewel-beetle/.		[6] Fabio. (n.d.). Jewel Beetles - Learn About Nature. https://www.learnaboutnature.com/insects/beetles/jewel-beetle/.

			[7] How to Protect Your Garden from Japanese Beetles. (n.d.). . https://www.thespruce.com/controlling-adult-japanese-beetles-1402495.

Jwrath at 04:35, 11 May 2022

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	==Diet & Food Behavior==		==Diet & Food Behavior==
	~~Jewel Beetles are~~ active during the day ~~and~~ spend ~~the night~~ hiding under leaves and other plant material they can find along the ground. Their diet consists of leaves, nectar, stems, roots, and soft/dead trees and grasses. Some beetles tend to target crops on farm fields and can cause large amounts of economic damage [5].		Mainly active during the day, Jewel Beetles spend their nights hiding under leaves and other plant material they can find along the ground. Their diet consists of leaves, nectar, stems, roots, and soft/dead trees and grasses. Some beetles tend to target crops on farm fields and can cause large amounts of economic damage [5].

	==Habitat and Distribution==		==Habitat and Distribution==

Jwrath at 04:34, 11 May 2022

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	The Jewel Beetles is a group also known as the ''Buprestidae''. In this family of beetles, there are over 15,500 different species and are ranged all over the world. Another common name for this group is the metallic wood-boring beetle. This is due to their shiny iridescent like body [1]. This group is the most common collected beetle type for insect collectors, strictly due to the bright and showy colors. One of the most famous examples of a beetle from this family is the [[Emerald Ash Borer\|emerald ash borer]], an invasive beetle that is terrorizing all of the ash trees in North America [2].		The Jewel Beetles is a group also known as the ''Buprestidae''. In this family of beetles, there are over 15,500 different species and are ranged all over the world. Another common name for this group is the metallic wood-boring beetle. This is due to their shiny iridescent like body [1]. This group is the most common collected beetle type for insect collectors, strictly due to the bright and showy colors. One of the most famous examples of a beetle from this family is the [[Emerald Ash Borer\|emerald ash borer]], an invasive beetle that is terrorizing all of the ash trees in North America [2].

	==Taxonomy==		==Taxonomy==
	'''Kingdom:''' Animalia		'''Kingdom:''' Animalia
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	'''Sub Order:''' Polyphaga		'''Sub Order:''' Polyphaga
	'''Family:''' Buprestidae		'''Family:''' Buprestidae

	[[File: EMB1.jpg \|thumb\|Emerald Ash Borer beetles on a leaf for scale]]		[[File: EMB1.jpg \|thumb\|Emerald Ash Borer beetles on a leaf for scale]]

	==Description==		==Description==
	Jewel Beetles are easily identified due to their elongated and oval bodies tapering to a point near the end. Their lengths can measure anywhere from 3mm to 80mm, however, many species are below the 20mm mark [2]. They are hard bodied [[insects]], rather than flat. Their colors range from many different shades. Some examples being dull browns and blacks all the way to neon and chrome greens and purples [2]. Their color is created in a different way than many others. They have a textured cuticle which reflects the light differently, causing the bright patterns and different hues of colors [4]. The larvae tunnel their way inside the interior of the host's tree trunk and emerge from the bark when they are ready and matured [3]. Usually focusing on dead on decaying branches on healthy trees, this is where the first part of the life cycle beings for the Jewel Beetle family [4]. There are four stages of life within these beetles. The egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Once adults, they die in a relatively short time frame. Most species only live between a few days and 3 weeks [5].		Jewel Beetles are easily identified due to their elongated and oval bodies tapering to a point near the end. Their lengths can measure anywhere from 3mm to 80mm, however, many species are below the 20mm mark [2]. They are hard bodied [[insects]], rather than flat. Their colors range from many different shades. Some examples being dull browns and blacks all the way to neon and chrome greens and purples [2]. Their color is created in a different way than many others. They have a textured cuticle which reflects the light differently, causing the bright patterns and different hues of colors [4]. The larvae tunnel their way inside the interior of the host's tree trunk and emerge from the bark when they are ready and matured [3]. Usually focusing on dead on decaying branches on healthy trees, this is where the first part of the life cycle beings for the Jewel Beetle family [4]. There are four stages of life within these beetles. The egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Once adults, they die in a relatively short time frame. Most species only live between a few days and 3 weeks [5]. There have been over 100 different species found that have been fossilized and not seen anywhere else yet [6].

	==Diet & Food Behavior==		==Diet & Food Behavior==
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	==Habitat and Distribution==		==Habitat and Distribution==
	Jewel beetles live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but are tended to cluster to warmer climates. All over the world these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have a large hand made jewelry businesses also can see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle.		Jewel beetles live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but are tended to cluster to warmer climates. All over the world these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have a large hand made jewelry businesses also can see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle. Some are able to live very close if not in freshwater environments, while others are able to survive inside bright, high up areas no problem [4].

			==References==
			[1] Jewel Beetle. (n.d.). . https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/jewel-beetle/australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/jewel-beetle/.

			[2] What Are Jewel Beetles? (n.d.). . https://www.thoughtco.com/jewel-beetles-family-buprestidae-1968126.

			[3] Jewel Beetle 2. (2022). . https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Jewel-Beetle.

			[4] Buprestidae. 2021, August 26. .

			[5] Jewel Beetles: Natural History and Interesting Facts. 2020, March 25. .

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	==Habitat and Distribution==		==Habitat and Distribution==
	Jewel beetles live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but are tended to cluster to warmer climates. Places that have a large hand made jewelry businesses also can see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle.		Jewel beetles live in forests and woodlands. Many species are found in Australia (1,200 current different species) and can be seen feeding on and flying around flowers and trees [1]. Some species like the above [[Emerald Ash Borer]] are extremely invasive and take over large areas. Jewel Beetles can be found all over the world, but are tended to cluster to warmer climates. All over the world these beetles have been used for generations in many different ways. Places that have a large hand made jewelry businesses also can see a spike in these beetles [1]. Hence the name Jewel Beetle.