Chrysobothris rugosiceps
This record describes Chrysobothris rugosiceps (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Last antennomere quadrate (narrowed in the rest of the Ch. femorata complex) ; males often have yellow below and females more reddish with less yellow (J.P. Basham, 7.xi.2009)
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
QC-FL to MB-ND-TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in American chestnut and various oaks
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris rugosiceps Melsheimer 1845
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris rugosiceps. 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 rugosiceps (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris rugosiceps
What is Chrysobothris rugosiceps?
Chrysobothris rugosiceps is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chrysobothris rugosiceps?
♂ 10.8–13.5 mm, ♀ 11.0–15.3 mm
How do you identify Chrysobothris rugosiceps?
Last antennomere quadrate (narrowed in the rest of the Ch. femorata complex) ; males often have yellow below and females more reddish with less yellow (J.P. Basham, 7.xi.2009)
Where is Chrysobothris rugosiceps found?
Range: QC-FL to MB-ND-TX
What does Chrysobothris rugosiceps eat?
The diet of the Chrysobothris rugosiceps includes Larvae in American chestnut and various oaks.