Chrysobothris gemmata
This record describes Chrysobothris gemmata (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chrysobothris gemmata is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Wikipedia reference for Chrysobothris gemmata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysobothris gemmata.
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
AZ-NM / Mex.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larvae host in mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris gemmata LeConte 1858
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris gemmata. 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 gemmata (7)
Photo credits: (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | (c) Grigory Heaton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Grigory Heaton | (c) Philip Kline, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Philip Kline | (c) Alex Bairstow, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Bairstow | (c) Kuoni W, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kuoni W | (c) C. Mallory, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by C. Mallory | (c) Tony Palmer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tony Palmer | Contributed by Richard L. Westcott; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris gemmata
What is Chrysobothris gemmata?
Chrysobothris gemmata is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Chrysobothris gemmata found?
Range: AZ-NM / Mex.
What is the life cycle of a Chrysobothris gemmata?
larvae host in mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa )