Gyascutus carolinensis
This record describes Gyascutus carolinensis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gyascutus carolinensis is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Wikipedia reference for Gyascutus carolinensis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyascutus_carolinensis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Chrysochroinae
- Tribe
- Dicercini
- Genus
- Gyascutus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw US (CA-TX-UT-NV) / Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Gyascutus carolinensis Horn, 1883 This is a western sp., but the type was erroneously reported from near Wilmington, North Carolina.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Gyascutus carolinensis. 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 Gyascutus carolinensis (9)
Photo credits: (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | Contributed by Richard L. Westcott; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Gyascutus carolinensis
What is Gyascutus carolinensis?
Gyascutus carolinensis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Gyascutus carolinensis?
15-19 mm (Horn, 1883)
Where is Gyascutus carolinensis found?
Range: sw US (CA-TX-UT-NV) / Mex. - Map