Catoxantha purpureaCatoxantha purpurea is a species of jewel beetle belonging to the family Buprestidae, subfamily Chrysochroinae.DistributionThis beetle has an Indomalayan distribution.DescriptionCatoxantha purpurea can reach a length of about. 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.