Agrilus brattaini 0
Agrilus brattaini
This record describes Agrilus brattaini (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Del Rio Co., 1 mi E. Del Rio (KOA Campground), 18.iv.1973, S. G. Wellso.
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
sw TX (Del Rio Co., Frio Co., & Starr Co.)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larval host is unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus brattaini Wellso & Manley, 2014
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus brattaini. 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 Agrilus brattaini 0
What is Agrilus brattaini 0?
Agrilus brattaini 0 (Agrilus brattaini) is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus brattaini 0?
Holotype, male. 3.89 mm long Allotype, female. 4.81 mm
Where is Agrilus brattaini 0 found?
Range: sw TX (Del Rio Co., Frio Co., & Starr Co.)
What does Agrilus brattaini 0 eat?
The diet of the Agrilus brattaini 0 includes larval host is unknown.