Chrysobothris mescalero
This record describes Chrysobothris mescalero (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
PARATYPE Type Locality: Hwy 385 rest stop, 28 mi S Ft. Stockton, Pecos Co., TX
Identification notes
PARATYPE
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
NM-TX
Diet and Behavior
Life History
adults on oaks - Quercus spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris mescalero Wellso & Manley 2007
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris mescalero. 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 mescalero (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris mescalero
What is Chrysobothris mescalero?
Chrysobothris mescalero is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Chrysobothris mescalero?
PARATYPE
Where is Chrysobothris mescalero found?
Range: NM-TX
What is the life cycle of a Chrysobothris mescalero?
adults on oaks - Quercus spp.