Agrilus gillespiensis
This record describes Agrilus gillespiensis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Holotype male and allotype collected in Gillespie Co., Texas, May 7, 1946, by D. J. & J. N. Knull Enchanted Rock is located in Gillespie Co., and is one of the the primary geological features of central Texas
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
Edwards Plateau
Geographic Range
c. TX (Gillespie, Kerr, Travis, and Uvalde Cos.) - Map (BG data) , most records along Balcones Fault
Diet and Behavior
Life History
adults coll'ed on Celtis and Ulmus , Ulmaceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus gillespiensis Knull 1947
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus gillespiensis. 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 gillespiensis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus gillespiensis
What is Agrilus gillespiensis?
Agrilus gillespiensis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus gillespiensis?
5 mm
Where is Agrilus gillespiensis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Edwards Plateau |
| Range | c. TX (Gillespie, Kerr, Travis, and Uvalde Cos.) - Map (BG data) , most records along Balcones Fault |
What is the life cycle of a Agrilus gillespiensis?
adults coll'ed on Celtis and Ulmus , Ulmaceae