Hardwood Heartwood Buprestid
Texania campestris
This record describes Texania campestris (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
- Chrysochroinae
- Tribe
- Chrysochroini
- Genus
- Texania
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US (NJ‒FL to MI‒MO‒TX) + ON - Map , uncommon in Gulf states
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in American Beech ( Fagus grandifolia , Fagaceae), Platanus occidentalis , (Platanaceae) (principal hosts), Salix, Acer ; adults also on Quercus
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Texania campestris (Say 1823)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Texania campestris. 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 Hardwood Heartwood Buprestid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Joshua P. Basham , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Hardwood Heartwood Buprestid
How big is Hardwood Heartwood Buprestid?
18‒33 mm
Where is Hardwood Heartwood Buprestid found?
Range: e.US (NJ‒FL to MI‒MO‒TX) + ON - Map , uncommon in Gulf states
What does Hardwood Heartwood Buprestid eat?
The diet of the Hardwood Heartwood Buprestid includes Larvae in American Beech ( Fagus grandifolia , Fagaceae), Platanus occidentalis , (Platanaceae) (principal hosts), Salix, Acer ; adults also on Quercus.