Texania langeri
This record describes Texania langeri (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Texania langeri (Texania langeri) is a species in the family Buprestidae, commonly known as metallic wood-boring beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Chrysochroinae, tribe Chrysochroini, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Buprestoidea. This species belongs to the genus Texania. Active during Jun-Jul (BG data).
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
se US (IA-MO, TX-LA, VA) , uncommon
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Jul (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: unk.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Texania langeri. 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 langeri (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Texania langeri
What is Texania langeri?
Texania langeri is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Texania langeri found?
Range: se US (IA-MO, TX-LA, VA) , uncommon
What does Texania langeri eat?
The diet of the Texania langeri includes unk..
When is Texania langeri active?
Texania langeri: seasonal activity - Jun-Jul (BG data).