Chrysobothris pubilineata
This record describes Chrysobothris pubilineata (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
PARATYPE - Starr Co., TX recap: described from 3 spmns coll'ed in 1947 in Starr Co., Texas. (Vogt 1949a) one additional spmn coll'ed in 1965 in Hidalgo Co., New Mexico.
Identification notes
PARATYPE - Starr Co., TX
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 (Hidalgo Co.), TX (Starr Co.) TX: TL: Starr Co., 6.5 mi SE Rio Grande City, Hwy. to Mission. NM: Hidalgo Co., 15 mi N Rodeo, 15-VI-65, on Mimosa sp.
Seasonal Activity
TX: April, NM: June (Vogt 1949b),
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults in s. TX on Blackbrush Acacia - Vachellia (=Acacia) rigidula , Range "Three specimens collected on blackbrush. About five others missed" in Starr County, Texas. (Vogt 1949b) adult on Mimosa sp. in New Mexico.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris pubilineata Vogt 1949(a)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris pubilineata. 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 pubilineata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris pubilineata
What is Chrysobothris pubilineata?
Chrysobothris pubilineata is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chrysobothris pubilineata?
7 mm (BG data)
How do you identify Chrysobothris pubilineata?
PARATYPE - Starr Co., TX
Where is Chrysobothris pubilineata found?
Range: NM (Hidalgo Co.), TX (Starr Co.) TX: TL: Starr Co., 6.5 mi SE Rio Grande City, Hwy. to Mission. NM: Hidalgo Co., 15 mi N Rodeo, 15-VI-65, on Mimosa sp.
What does Chrysobothris pubilineata eat?
The diet of the Chrysobothris pubilineata includes Adults in s. TX on Blackbrush Acacia - Vachellia (=Acacia) rigidula , Range Three specimens collected on blackbrush. About five others missed in Starr County, Texas. (Vogt 1949b) adult on Mimosa sp. in New Mexico..
When is Chrysobothris pubilineata active?
Chrysobothris pubilineata: seasonal activity - TX: April, NM: June (Vogt 1949b),.