Anthaxia quercata
This record describes Anthaxia quercata (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Buprestinae
- Tribe
- Anthaxiini
- Genus
- Anthaxia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (NF-FL to ON-MT-TX)
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Jun (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Cercis canadensis, Crataegus, Larix, Picea, Pinus
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anthaxia quercata (Fabricius 1801)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anthaxia quercata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Anthaxia quercata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Anthaxia quercata
How big is Anthaxia quercata?
3-6 mm
Where is Anthaxia quercata found?
Range: e NA (NF-FL to ON-MT-TX)
What does Anthaxia quercata eat?
The diet of the Anthaxia quercata includes Larvae in Cercis canadensis, Crataegus, Larix, Picea, Pinus.
When is Anthaxia quercata active?
Anthaxia quercata: seasonal activity - Apr-Jun (BG data).