Paratyndaris prosopis
This record describes Paratyndaris prosopis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality listed as TX, Austin , but note that the type was actually collected by Schwarz who collected extensively in Austin County, Texas and is not known to have collected in the City of Austin...
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
AZ, TX-OK, MS - Map
Seasonal Activity
June (Skinner, 1903),(BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae host in mesquite - Prosopis glandulosa and various oaks - Quercus spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: prosopis - one of the species hosts: mesquite - Prosopis glandulosa
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Paratyndaris prosopis. 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 prosopis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Paratyndaris prosopis
What is Paratyndaris prosopis?
Paratyndaris prosopis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Paratyndaris prosopis found?
Range: AZ, TX-OK, MS - Map
What does Paratyndaris prosopis eat?
The diet of the Paratyndaris prosopis includes Larvae host in mesquite - Prosopis glandulosa and various oaks - Quercus spp..
When is Paratyndaris prosopis active?
Paratyndaris prosopis: seasonal activity - June (Skinner, 1903),(BG data).