Ventrally-spotted Buprestid
Buprestis maculativentris
This record describes Buprestis maculativentris (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
- Buprestini
- Genus
- Buprestis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Boreal forests
Geographic Range
Rocky Mtns to n. Canada & across ne US
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae in Abies, Picea, Pinus
Life History
Females lay eggs in crevices of pine and spruce branches. Life cycle takes two or more years.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Buprestis maculativentris Say 1824
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Buprestis maculativentris. 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 Ventrally-spotted Buprestid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , lee_penner
Frequently Asked Questions About Ventrally-spotted Buprestid
How big is Ventrally-spotted Buprestid?
13-20 mm
Where is Ventrally-spotted Buprestid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Boreal forests |
| Range | Rocky Mtns to n. Canada & across ne US |
What does Ventrally-spotted Buprestid eat?
The diet of the Ventrally-spotted Buprestid includes larvae in Abies, Picea, Pinus.
What is the life cycle of a Ventrally-spotted Buprestid?
Females lay eggs in crevices of pine and spruce branches. Life cycle takes two or more years.