Chrysobothris beameri
This record describes Chrysobothris beameri (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Big Bend National Park, Brewster Co., TX
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Buprestinae
- Tribe
- Chrysobothrini
- Genus
- Chrysobothris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. to c. TX - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larvae host in evergreen sumac ( Rhus virens var. choriophylla , Anacardiaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris beameri Knull 1954
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris beameri. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris beameri
What is Chrysobothris beameri?
Chrysobothris beameri is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chrysobothris beameri?
Length 12.5 mm
Where is Chrysobothris beameri found?
Range: w. to c. TX - Map
What is the life cycle of a Chrysobothris beameri?
larvae host in evergreen sumac ( Rhus virens var. choriophylla , Anacardiaceae)