Aspen Root Girdler 0
Agrilus horni
This record describes Agrilus horni (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
MA‒ON‒MB to IA & AZ
Seasonal Activity
adults in May‒Jun
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: poplars, esp. trembling aspen
Life History
takes 2 years. Eggs laid on smooth bark at the base of suckers. Larvae tunnel downward and out along large roots, then back toward the main stem, making spiral galleries which encircle the roots and may continue up the trunk for several inches. Pupation in cell in the center of the stem.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus horni Kerremans
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus horni. 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 Aspen Root Girdler 0
How big is Aspen Root Girdler 0?
6.5‒11.5 mm
Where is Aspen Root Girdler 0 found?
Range: MA‒ON‒MB to IA & AZ
What does Aspen Root Girdler 0 eat?
The diet of the Aspen Root Girdler 0 includes hosts: poplars, esp. trembling aspen.
When is Aspen Root Girdler 0 active?
Aspen Root Girdler 0: seasonal activity - adults in May‒Jun.
What is the life cycle of a Aspen Root Girdler 0?
takes 2 years. Eggs laid on smooth bark at the base of suckers. Larvae tunnel downward and out along large roots, then back toward the main stem, making spiral galleries which encircle the roots and may continue up the trunk for several inches. Pupation in cell in the center of the stem.