Chrysina woodi
This record describes Chrysina woodi (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
purple tarsi are unique to C. woodii apparently diurnal, although some individuals are attracted to lights at night. considered by New Mexico to be a SGCN ( 3 )
Identification notes
purple tarsi are unique to C. woodii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Rutelinae
- Tribe
- Rutelini
- Genus
- Chrysina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. TX (Chisos, Davis and Guadalupe Mtns), NM (Captain Mtns) / Chihuahua, Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: adults eat the leaves of walnut trees - Juglans (Juglandaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dr. Horatio C. Wood, Jr. (1841-1920), an American physician and biologist coll'ed the first spmns of the sp., but he didn't work on Coleoptera.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysina woodi. 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 Chrysina woodi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by George Waldren; Additional contributions by Hannah Nendick-Mason , Mike Quinn , margarethe brummermann , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysina woodi
What is Chrysina woodi?
Chrysina woodi is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Chrysina woodi?
purple tarsi are unique to C. woodii
Where is Chrysina woodi found?
Range: w. TX (Chisos, Davis and Guadalupe Mtns), NM (Captain Mtns) / Chihuahua, Mex. - Map
What does Chrysina woodi eat?
The diet of the Chrysina woodi includes adults eat the leaves of walnut trees - Juglans (Juglandaceae).