Theryaxia is a monotypic genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, the jewel beetles. The single species is Theryaxia suttoni. It is endemic to Australia, where it occurs in New South Wales and Queensland.[1]

Theryaxia suttoni
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Theryaxia

Carter, 1928
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T. suttoni
Binomial name
Theryaxia suttoni
Carter, 1928

The larvae of this species are found on white cypress-pine (Callitris columellaris syn. Callitris glaucophylla).[1]

References

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  • Bellamy, C. L. (2013). "Genus Theryaxia". A Checklist of World Buprestoidea. Retrieved 7 Sep 2021.