Texania langeri

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Buprestoidea
Family: Buprestidae
Subfamily: Chrysochroinae
Tribe: Chrysochroini
Genus: Texania
Species: langeri

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Texania langeri: //tɛkˈsaɪniə ˈlæŋɡəri//

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Summary

Texania langeri is a metallic wood-boring beetle species located in North America, notable for its vibrant metallic appearance and wood-boring larvae.

Physical Characteristics

Texania langeri is a metallic wood-boring beetle recognized for its shiny, metallic coloration that varies in hue.

Identification Tips

Look for characteristics typical of wood-boring beetles, including elongated body shape and metallic coloration.

Habitat

Typically found in forested areas where it infests wood sources.

Distribution

Primarily distributed in southern United States, including states such as Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Texas, and Virginia.

Diet

The larvae of Texania langeri feed on the wood of trees, which they bore into.

Life Cycle

Life cycle consists of egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages, typically taking several months to complete.

Reproduction

Reproduction involves the females laying eggs in or on wood, where larvae will emerge to continue their development.

Ecosystem Role

As a wood-boring beetle, it plays a role in the decomposition process of wood by breaking it down and recycling nutrients.

Collecting Methods

Trapping with pheromone lures
Manual collection from infested wood

Preservation Methods

Ethanol preservation
Drying for mounting

Similar Taxa

Misconceptions

There may be confusion with other similar-looking beetles within the Buprestidae family.