Agrilaxia texana
This record describes Agrilaxia texana (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Can be separated from A. flavimana by coloration and male genitalia. Can be separated by A. flavimana by its flat frons, smooth elytra and male genitalia.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Buprestinae
- Tribe
- Anthaxiini
- Genus
- Agrilaxia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma "Most specimens found in Texas"
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilaxia texana Bílý 2018
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilaxia texana. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilaxia texana
What is Agrilaxia texana?
Agrilaxia texana is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilaxia texana?
3.8-4.5mm
How do you identify Agrilaxia texana?
Can be separated from A. flavimana by coloration and male genitalia. Can be separated by A. flavimana by its flat frons, smooth elytra and male genitalia.
Where is Agrilaxia texana found?
Range: Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma Most specimens found in Texas