Xenorhipis hidalgoensis
This record describes Xenorhipis hidalgoensis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
male & female Det. E. G. Riley 2009
Identification notes
male & female Det. E. G. Riley 2009
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
- Xenorhipis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron cos.) / ne. Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
reared from dead branch of Brazil ( Condalia hookeri , Rhamnaceae) (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xenorhipis hidalgoensis Knull, 1952
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Xenorhipis hidalgoensis. 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 Xenorhipis hidalgoensis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Xenorhipis hidalgoensis
What is Xenorhipis hidalgoensis?
Xenorhipis hidalgoensis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Xenorhipis hidalgoensis?
male & female Det. E. G. Riley 2009
Where is Xenorhipis hidalgoensis found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron cos.) / ne. Mex. - Map
What is the life cycle of a Xenorhipis hidalgoensis?
reared from dead branch of Brazil ( Condalia hookeri , Rhamnaceae) (BG data)