Agrilus abjectus
This record describes Agrilus abjectus (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The species is not conspicuously marked, but among those in which the antennae are serrate from the fifth joint it may be known by the very convex pronotum, with a feeble median depression, absence of prehumeral carinae, the feeble pubescent spots on the elytra, and the sides of the prosternal process expanded behind the coxal cavities. Type series from Belfrage collection, and without definite locality labels.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Agrilinae
- Tribe
- Agrilini
- Genus
- Agrilus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. to s. TX - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
host(s) unk. ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus abjectus Horn 1891
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus abjectus. 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 Agrilus abjectus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus abjectus
What is Agrilus abjectus?
Agrilus abjectus is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus abjectus?
6 mm
How do you identify Agrilus abjectus?
The species is not conspicuously marked, but among those in which the antennae are serrate from the fifth joint it may be known by the very convex pronotum, with a feeble median depression, absence of prehumeral carinae, the feeble pubescent spots on the elytra, and the sides of the prosternal process expanded behind the coxal cavities.
Where is Agrilus abjectus found?
Range: c. to s. TX - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What is the life cycle of a Agrilus abjectus?
host(s) unk. ( 3 )