Agrilus cyanescens
This record describes Agrilus cyanescens (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 4.5 to 7 mm. Sometimes known as the Metallic wood-boring Beetle, this species usually has a metallic blue-green appearance. The larvae are found in Honeysuckle, where they live just under the bark, but will also use other hosts. Uncommon in Britain though it seems to be increasing its range and numbers.
Wikipedia reference for Agrilus cyanescens: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrilus_cyanescens.
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
Habitat
Sometimes associated with Honeysuckle.
Seasonal Activity
Spring to autumn.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae are found in Honeysuckle, where they live just under the bark, but will also use other hosts.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Uncommon in Britain though it seems to be increasing its range and numbers.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus cyanescens. 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 cyanescens
What is Agrilus cyanescens?
Agrilus cyanescens is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus cyanescens?
4.5 to 7 mm. Sometimes known as the Metallic wood-boring Beetle, this species usually has a metallic blue-green appearance.
Where is Agrilus cyanescens found?
Habitat: Sometimes associated with Honeysuckle.
When is Agrilus cyanescens active?
Agrilus cyanescens: seasonal activity - Spring to autumn..
What is the life cycle of a Agrilus cyanescens?
The larvae are found in Honeysuckle, where they live just under the bark, but will also use other hosts.