Chrysobothris culbersoniana
This record describes Chrysobothris culbersoniana (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
From Knull: This species should be placed near C. deleta Lec. according to Fisher's arrangement of the genus. Lack of pubescence on elytra and prosternal lobe separate it from the closely allied forms , though see the comments from concerning relationships. From Westcott: This species appears closest to C. subcylindrica Menetries and its allies, but unlike most of them its limits appear well defined. In fact, it does not appear closely related to any species known to me. The indistinct (except at very base and apex) elytral vestiture; lack of lobe on anterior margins of prosternum; and in the male, cupreous-black front of head (in almost every example of the subcylindrica -group known to me this is bright green) and genitalia are very distinctive.
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
TX (Culberson and Brewster counties ) and NM (Hidalgo and Doña Ana counties (BugGuide data))
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults on Acacia constricta Benth., A. greggii Gray and Quercus sp. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris culbersoniana Knull 1943
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris culbersoniana. 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 Chrysobothris culbersoniana (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joel DuBois
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris culbersoniana
What is Chrysobothris culbersoniana?
Chrysobothris culbersoniana is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Chrysobothris culbersoniana?
From Knull: This species should be placed near C. deleta Lec. according to Fisher's arrangement of the genus. Lack of pubescence on elytra and prosternal lobe separate it from the closely allied forms , though see the comments from concerning relationships.
Where is Chrysobothris culbersoniana found?
Range: TX (Culberson and Brewster counties ) and NM (Hidalgo and Doña Ana counties (BugGuide data))
What does Chrysobothris culbersoniana eat?
The diet of the Chrysobothris culbersoniana includes Adults on Acacia constricta Benth., A. greggii Gray and Quercus sp. ( 3 ).