Superfamily Buprestoidea Scientific name Melanophila Higher classification Buprestinae Order Beetle | Suborder Polyphaga Rank Genus | |
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Similar Beetle, Buprestidae, Insect, Buprestis, Chrysobothris | ||
Melanophila is a genus of beetles commonly known as fire beetles. They have extraordinary sensitivity towards infra red (heat) signals, thanks to a specialized sensor organ near their legs. Genus Melanophila belongs to the family Buprestidae, containing the following species:
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