Catoxantha purpurea is a species of jewel beetle belonging to the family Buprestidae, subfamily Chrysochroinae.Biolib
Distribution This beetle has an Indomalayan distribution (Philippines; Luzon Island).GBIFInsect Life Forms
Description Catoxantha purpurea can reach a length of about .Coleoptera Atlas This beautiful jewel beetle has metallic reddish purple elytra with thick and prominent black costae and one yellow transverse bands. Legs and antennae are black. Abdominal sternum is yellow.
References
External links Flickr Buprestidae of Indo-Malaysia, Indochina and Philippines