Chrysobothris nelsoni
This record describes Chrysobothris nelsoni (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: UT: Kane Co., Coral Pink Sand Dunes
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
CA, NV, UT
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Eriogonum alatum
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris nelsoni Westcott & Alten 2006
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris nelsoni. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris nelsoni
What is Chrysobothris nelsoni?
Chrysobothris nelsoni is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Chrysobothris nelsoni found?
Range: CA, NV, UT
What does Chrysobothris nelsoni eat?
The diet of the Chrysobothris nelsoni includes Larvae in Eriogonum alatum.