Agrilus laticornis
This record describes Agrilus laticornis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 4.5 to 6 mm, often with a rather bronzy sheen. Oak woodland or other areas where oak is found. The larvae burrow through the bark of dead trunks and branches of Oak. Widespread in the southern half of Britain. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Buprestidae
- Genus
- Agrilus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Oak woodland or other areas where oak is found.
Seasonal Activity
Peak period is June to August.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae burrow through the bark of dead trunks and branches of Oak.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in the southern half of Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus laticornis. 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 laticornis
What is Agrilus laticornis?
Agrilus laticornis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus laticornis?
4.5 to 6 mm, often with a rather bronzy sheen.
Where is Agrilus laticornis found?
Habitat: Oak woodland or other areas where oak is found.
When is Agrilus laticornis active?
Agrilus laticornis: seasonal activity - Peak period is June to August..
What is the life cycle of a Agrilus laticornis?
The larvae burrow through the bark of dead trunks and branches of Oak.