Texania fulleri
This record describes Texania fulleri (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
differs abundantly in the form of the thorax. Det. Joshua P. Basham, 2013
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
mostly c. TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly Apr-Jun ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae in Sugar Hackberry ( Celtis laevigata , Ulmaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Two specimens are before me both of which are from Mr. A. S. Fuller.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Texania fulleri. 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 Texania fulleri (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Joshua P. Basham , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Texania fulleri
What is Texania fulleri?
Texania fulleri is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Texania fulleri?
28 mm (type)
How do you identify Texania fulleri?
differs abundantly in the form of the thorax. Det. Joshua P. Basham, 2013
Where is Texania fulleri found?
Range: mostly c. TX - Map
What does Texania fulleri eat?
The diet of the Texania fulleri includes larvae in Sugar Hackberry ( Celtis laevigata , Ulmaceae).
When is Texania fulleri active?
Texania fulleri: seasonal activity - mostly Apr-Jun ( 3 ).