Agrilus acaciae
This record describes Agrilus acaciae (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Agrilus acaciae is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Identification notes
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2013
Wikipedia reference for Agrilus acaciae: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrilus acaciae.
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
n. TX to C. Amer. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Acacia, Leucaena, Prosopis (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus acaciae Fisher 1928
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus acaciae. 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 acaciae (7)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Ashley Schmitz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ashley Schmitz | (c) Jeff Heard, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jeff Heard | (c) Joel DuBois, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joel DuBois | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus acaciae
What is Agrilus acaciae?
Agrilus acaciae is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Agrilus acaciae?
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2013
Where is Agrilus acaciae found?
Range: n. TX to C. Amer. - Map
What does Agrilus acaciae eat?
The diet of the Agrilus acaciae includes Larvae in Acacia, Leucaena, Prosopis (Fabaceae).