Flatheaded Cedar Borer
Chrysobothris nixa
This record describes Chrysobothris nixa (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chrysobothris nixa, the flatheaded cedar borer, is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Chrysobothris nixa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysobothris nixa.
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.NA (BC‒CA to MT‒WY)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Calocedrus decurrens, Cupressus spp., Juniperus chinensis[/i]; adults on J. occidentalis, Thuja plicata
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris nixa Horn 1886
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris nixa. 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 Flatheaded Cedar Borer (2)
Photo credits: (c) s_decuir, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Flatheaded Cedar Borer
What is Flatheaded Cedar Borer?
Flatheaded Cedar Borer (Chrysobothris nixa) is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Flatheaded Cedar Borer found?
Range: w.NA (BC‒CA to MT‒WY)
What does Flatheaded Cedar Borer eat?
The diet of the Flatheaded Cedar Borer includes Larval hosts: Calocedrus decurrens, Cupressus spp., Juniperus chinensis[/i]; adults on J. occidentalis, Thuja plicata.