Agrilus aeneocephalus
This record describes Agrilus aeneocephalus (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Agrilus aeneocephalus is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Agrilus aeneocephalus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrilus aeneocephalus.
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
AZ
Diet and Behavior
Life History
adults coll'ed on Acacia, Mimosa spp. (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus aeneocephalus Fisher 1928
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus aeneocephalus. 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 aeneocephalus (2)
Photo credits: (c) jahansen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus aeneocephalus
What is Agrilus aeneocephalus?
Agrilus aeneocephalus is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Agrilus aeneocephalus found?
Range: AZ
What is the life cycle of a Agrilus aeneocephalus?
adults coll'ed on Acacia, Mimosa spp. (Fabaceae)