Agrilus dollii
This record describes Agrilus dollii (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
elytral apices emarginate (Schaeffer 1904) Texas considers this sp. a SGCN ( 5 )
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
s. TX (Cameron, Hidalgo, Jackson and Karnes counties) / Mexico (Yucatan) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Texas persimmon ( Diospyros texana )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Patronym for Jacob Doll, Schaeffer's companion on the trip to the lower Rio Grande region (Schaeffer 1904)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus dollii. 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 dollii
What is Agrilus dollii?
Agrilus dollii is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus dollii?
4-5.5 mm (Schaeffer 1904)
How do you identify Agrilus dollii?
elytral apices emarginate (Schaeffer 1904)
Where is Agrilus dollii found?
Range: s. TX (Cameron, Hidalgo, Jackson and Karnes counties) / Mexico (Yucatan) - Map
What does Agrilus dollii eat?
The diet of the Agrilus dollii includes Larvae in Texas persimmon ( Diospyros texana ).