Chrysobothris cyanella
This record describes Chrysobothris cyanella (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chrysobothris cyanella is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Chrysobothris cyanella: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysobothris cyanella.
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
OR-CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in roots of Eriogonum nudum
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris cyanella Horn 1886
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris cyanella. 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 cyanella (4)
Photo credits: (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | (c) Vahe Martirosyan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Vahe Martirosyan | (c) Matt Fossen, all rights reserved, uploaded by Matt Fossen | Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris cyanella
What is Chrysobothris cyanella?
Chrysobothris cyanella is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Chrysobothris cyanella found?
Range: OR-CA
What does Chrysobothris cyanella eat?
The diet of the Chrysobothris cyanella includes Larvae in roots of Eriogonum nudum.