Buprestidae

Identifying characteristics for the family Buprestidae include:

• First abdominal sternite entire, not divided by hind coxae (suborder Polyphaga).
• Hard bodied, elongate-slender to elongate-robust beetles, ranging from 2 to 40 mm in length.
• Many species metallic or bronzed in appearance, especially on the ventral surface.
• Antennae usually short and sawtoothed.
• Tarsi 5-5-5.