Xenorhipis osborni
This record describes Xenorhipis osborni (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: TX: Jeff Davis Co., Davis Mountains
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
w. to sw. TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
April (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Whitethorn Acacia - Vachellia (=Acacia) constricta (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xenorhipis osborni Knull 1936
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Xenorhipis osborni. 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 osborni (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Xenorhipis osborni
What is Xenorhipis osborni?
Xenorhipis osborni is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Xenorhipis osborni?
5.5 mm (Knull 1936)
Where is Xenorhipis osborni found?
Range: w. to sw. TX - Map
What does Xenorhipis osborni eat?
The diet of the Xenorhipis osborni includes Larvae in Whitethorn Acacia - Vachellia (=Acacia) constricta (Fabaceae).
When is Xenorhipis osborni active?
Xenorhipis osborni: seasonal activity - April (BG data).