Agrilus ferrisi
This record describes Agrilus ferrisi (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
elytral tips distinctive? Type Locality: Cincinnati, OH Uncommon according to comment by Norm Woodley.
Identification notes
elytral tips distinctive?
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
e US (TX-MS-OH-IA) - Map , uncommon, most records n. of the Mason-Dixon Line.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Acer saccharum(?), Celtis spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus ferrisi Dury 1908
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus ferrisi. 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 ferrisi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Vox Sciurorum , v belov , Tyler Hedlund
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus ferrisi
What is Agrilus ferrisi?
Agrilus ferrisi is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Agrilus ferrisi?
elytral tips distinctive?
Where is Agrilus ferrisi found?
Range: e US (TX-MS-OH-IA) - Map , uncommon, most records n. of the Mason-Dixon Line.
What does Agrilus ferrisi eat?
The diet of the Agrilus ferrisi includes Larvae in Acer saccharum(?), Celtis spp..