Agrilus exsapindi
This record describes Agrilus exsapindi (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Agrilus exsapindi is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Agrilus exsapindi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrilus exsapindi.
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
southmost TX (Hidalgo Co.) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larvae host in western soapberry ( Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii , Sapindaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus exsapindi Vogt 1949a.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus exsapindi. 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 exsapindi (2)
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 | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus exsapindi
What is Agrilus exsapindi?
Agrilus exsapindi is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Agrilus exsapindi found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo Co.) - Map
What is the life cycle of a Agrilus exsapindi?
larvae host in western soapberry ( Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii , Sapindaceae)