OcypetesOcypetes is a genus of beetles in the family Buprestidae, containing the following species: Ocypetes crassicollis Ocypetes descarpentriesi Ocypetes golbachi ''Ocypetes irroratus''AppearanceMedium-sized, usually matte, dark. The secondary covering wings are pulled out to a "tail" behind.HabitsThe adult beetles like to visit flowers similar to most other species of beetles.PrevalenceThe genus lives in southern South America.