Chrysobothris rotundicollis
This record describes Chrysobothris rotundicollis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chrysobothris rotundicollis is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Chrysobothris rotundicollis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysobothris_rotundicollis.
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
widely dist. (AZ-FL-NB-BC) - Map , most records ne. to midwest US
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larval hosts: American Larch ( Larix laricina ), pines ( Pinus rigida, P. strobus, P. virginiana ), Texas Ebony ( Ebenopsis ebano ); adults also on other pines
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris rotundicollis Gory & Laporte 1837
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris rotundicollis. 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 rotundicollis (4)
Photo credits: (c) Ludo Leclerc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ludo Leclerc | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | no rights reserved, uploaded by Nick Bédard | Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris rotundicollis
What is Chrysobothris rotundicollis?
Chrysobothris rotundicollis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chrysobothris rotundicollis?
10-14 mm
Where is Chrysobothris rotundicollis found?
Range: widely dist. (AZ-FL-NB-BC) - Map , most records ne. to midwest US
What does Chrysobothris rotundicollis eat?
The diet of the Chrysobothris rotundicollis includes larval hosts: American Larch ( Larix laricina ), pines ( Pinus rigida, P. strobus, P. virginiana ), Texas Ebony ( Ebenopsis ebano ); adults also on other pines.