Chrysobothris peninsularis
This record describes Chrysobothris peninsularis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chrysobothris peninsularis 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 peninsularis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysobothris peninsularis.
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
sw US (CA-AZ, TX, NV) & Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Life History
adults mostly on Fabaceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris peninsularis Schaeffer 1904
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris peninsularis. 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 peninsularis (6)
Photo credits: (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | (c) Joel DuBois, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joel DuBois | (c) PLAT Vincent, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by PLAT Vincent | Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris peninsularis
What is Chrysobothris peninsularis?
Chrysobothris peninsularis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chrysobothris peninsularis?
11.25 mm (Type)
Where is Chrysobothris peninsularis found?
Range: sw US (CA-AZ, TX, NV) & Mexico
What is the life cycle of a Chrysobothris peninsularis?
adults mostly on Fabaceae