Spectralia roburella
This record describes Spectralia roburella (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Spectralia roburella is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Spectralia roburella: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectralia roburella.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Buprestinae
- Tribe
- Xenorhipidini
- Genus
- Spectralia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. to c. TX - Map , Davis Mtns, Chisos Mtns, Lost Maple St. Pk.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larvae host in sandpaper oak ( Quercus vaseyana , Fagaceae)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Spectralia roburella. 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 Spectralia roburella (3)
Photo credits: (c) joshuabasham, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) stephenfalick, all rights reserved, uploaded by stephenfalick | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Spectralia roburella
What is Spectralia roburella?
Spectralia roburella is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Spectralia roburella found?
Range: w. to c. TX - Map , Davis Mtns, Chisos Mtns, Lost Maple St. Pk.
What is the life cycle of a Spectralia roburella?
larvae host in sandpaper oak ( Quercus vaseyana , Fagaceae)