Buprestis confluenta
This record describes Buprestis confluenta (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Thomas Say, American Entomology: A specimen was presented to me, when at Fort Osage, on the Missouri river, by Lieut. Scott, of the Rifle regiment, a gentleman, whose extraordinary skill as a marksman, has almost passed into a proverb, in that country. I obtained two other specimens during the progress of Major Long's exploring party towards the mountains. ( Say 1824 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Buprestinae
- Tribe
- Buprestini
- Genus
- Buprestis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w NA to QC (CA-TX-QC-BC) - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly Jun-Jul (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Populus spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Buprestis confluenta Say 1823
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Buprestis confluenta. 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 Buprestis confluenta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Buprestis confluenta
What is Buprestis confluenta?
Buprestis confluenta is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Buprestis confluenta found?
Range: w NA to QC (CA-TX-QC-BC) - Map
What does Buprestis confluenta eat?
The diet of the Buprestis confluenta includes Larvae in Populus spp..
When is Buprestis confluenta active?
Buprestis confluenta: seasonal activity - mostly Jun-Jul (BG data).