Merimna atrata is a species of beetle in the family Buprestidae, family Buprestinae, tribe Melanophilini and is the only species in the genus Merimna.

It is a pyrophilic species, preferentially laying its eggs in recently burned wood.

Its body has infrared sensors which allows it to avoid landing on burning hot surfaces.

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