Buprestis salisburyensis
This record describes Buprestis salisburyensis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. S. G. Wellso
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 US (TN-GA-NY-WI) / Ont. - Map , most records very much in line w the distribution of pitch pine Note: The Oklahoma record reported by Nelson and by Nelson, et al . is actually Buprestis decora Fabricius. Four spmns collected by Karl Stephan from Latimer Co., OK are now deposited in the TAMUIC and have been redetermined as B. decora . see similar spp. below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in pitch pine ( Pinus rigida , Pinaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Buprestis (Stereosa) salisburyensis Herbst 1801 Perhaps (??) named for the stained glass of the Salisbury Cathedral , located in Salisbury, England. It's considered one of the leading examples of Early English architecture. That seems quite a stretch, considering the author was German: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Friedrich_Wilhelm_Herbst . I found several places in he U.S. named Salisbury, plus one in Canada, all within the range of this species. However, that may be moot because the type locality is simply "Amer."
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Buprestis salisburyensis. 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 salisburyensis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Acmaeodera , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Buprestis salisburyensis
How big is Buprestis salisburyensis?
Length: 10-15 mm
How do you identify Buprestis salisburyensis?
Det. S. G. Wellso
Where is Buprestis salisburyensis found?
Range: e US (TN-GA-NY-WI) / Ont. - Map , most records very much in line w the distribution of pitch pine Note: The Oklahoma record reported by Nelson and by Nelson, et al . is actually Buprestis decora Fabricius. Four spmns collected by Karl Stephan from Latimer Co., OK are now deposited in the TAMUIC and have been redetermined as B. decora . see similar spp. below.
What does Buprestis salisburyensis eat?
The diet of the Buprestis salisburyensis includes Larvae in pitch pine ( Pinus rigida , Pinaceae).