Buprestis consularis
This record describes Buprestis consularis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This is quite confusing since B. consularis is usually treated as a synonym of B. nutalli (since Helfer 1941) in most of the popular literature (including the list by Poole & Gentilli, the volume on Canadian Buprestids by Bright, and finally Downie and Arnett included nuttalli , but not consularis for the NE), but this is actually valid (resurrected by Knull with a note, adequate details weren't provided)
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
e. NA to AZ (AZ-FL-QC-SD) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae in Pinus spp., Picea glauca
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Buprestis (Buprestis) consularis Gory, 1840
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Buprestis consularis. 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 consularis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Buprestis consularis
What is Buprestis consularis?
Buprestis consularis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Buprestis consularis found?
Range: e. NA to AZ (AZ-FL-QC-SD) - Map
What does Buprestis consularis eat?
The diet of the Buprestis consularis includes larvae in Pinus spp., Picea glauca.