Paratyndaris coursetiae
This record describes Paratyndaris coursetiae (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
- Polycestinae
- Tribe
- Thrincopygini
- Genus
- Paratyndaris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arizona (Gila, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties), Mexico
Seasonal Activity
Adults collected 6.vii-10.ix
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Reared from Coursetia microphylla Gray, adults also on Acacia greggii Gray, Celtis pallida , Condalia sp., Mimosa biuncifera Benth., and Olneya tesota Gray
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Paratyndaris coursetiae Fisher 1919
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Paratyndaris coursetiae. 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 Paratyndaris coursetiae (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joel DuBois
Frequently Asked Questions About Paratyndaris coursetiae
How big is Paratyndaris coursetiae?
♂♂ 5.2-7.3 mm, ♀♀ 4.6-7.0 mm
Where is Paratyndaris coursetiae found?
Range: Arizona (Gila, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties), Mexico
What does Paratyndaris coursetiae eat?
The diet of the Paratyndaris coursetiae includes Reared from Coursetia microphylla Gray, adults also on Acacia greggii Gray, Celtis pallida , Condalia sp., Mimosa biuncifera Benth., and Olneya tesota Gray.
When is Paratyndaris coursetiae active?
Paratyndaris coursetiae: seasonal activity - Adults collected 6.vii-10.ix.