Chrysobothris scabripennis
This record describes Chrysobothris scabripennis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
northern transcontinental (NB-BC-NT) south to GA in the east and...
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larval hosts: White Spruce ( Picea glauca ), Eastern White Pine ( Pinus strobus ), Eastern Hemlock ( Tsuga canadensis )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysobothris scabripennis Gory & Laporte 1837
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chrysobothris scabripennis. 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 scabripennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysobothris scabripennis
How big is Chrysobothris scabripennis?
9-13 mm
Where is Chrysobothris scabripennis found?
Range: northern transcontinental (NB-BC-NT) south to GA in the east and...
What does Chrysobothris scabripennis eat?
The diet of the Chrysobothris scabripennis includes larval hosts: White Spruce ( Picea glauca ), Eastern White Pine ( Pinus strobus ), Eastern Hemlock ( Tsuga canadensis ).