Buprestis fremontiae
This record describes Buprestis fremontiae (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
When alive the color is ivory with orange elytral apices and purple metallic highlights on the dark areas.
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
Habitat
larvae host on California flannelbush ( Fremontodendron californicum , Sterculiaceae)
Geographic Range
CA - Map , rarely encountered
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Buprestis fremontiae Burke 1924
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Buprestis fremontiae. 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 fremontiae (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Buprestis fremontiae
What is Buprestis fremontiae?
Buprestis fremontiae is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Buprestis fremontiae?
When alive the color is ivory with orange elytral apices and purple metallic highlights on the dark areas.
Where is Buprestis fremontiae found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | larvae host on California flannelbush ( Fremontodendron californicum , Sterculiaceae) |
| Range | CA - Map , rarely encountered |