Chrysobothris ignicollis
This record describes Chrysobothris ignicollis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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 US (CA-TX-KS-ID) / Mex.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in various Juniperus spp., Cupressus arizonica , and Chamaecyparis (Cupressaceae) Juniper hosts apparently don't include Juniperus ashei , the dominant central Texas sp. which Quinn sampled extensively, but only coll. 1 spmn
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris ignicollis Horn 1885
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris ignicollis. 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 ignicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris ignicollis
How big is Chrysobothris ignicollis?
6-7 mm
Where is Chrysobothris ignicollis found?
Range: w US (CA-TX-KS-ID) / Mex.
What does Chrysobothris ignicollis eat?
The diet of the Chrysobothris ignicollis includes Larvae in various Juniperus spp., Cupressus arizonica , and Chamaecyparis (Cupressaceae) Juniper hosts apparently don't include Juniperus ashei , the dominant central Texas sp. which Quinn sampled extensively, but only coll. 1 spmn.