Maple Agrilus
Agrilus masculinus
This record describes Agrilus masculinus (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Agrilus masculinus, the maple agrilus, is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
syntype
Wikipedia reference for Agrilus masculinus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrilus masculinus.
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.NA (QC‒SC to SK‒TX)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larval hosts: Acer spp., Aesculus glabra, Cercis, Carya, Gleditsia triacanthos, Gymnocladus dioicus, Quercus velutina, Rhus aromatica
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus masculinus Horn 1891
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus masculinus. 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 Maple Agrilus (4)
Photo credits: (c) carolberney, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | (c) Patrick, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Patrick | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , jahansen
Frequently Asked Questions About Maple Agrilus
What is Maple Agrilus?
Maple Agrilus (Agrilus masculinus) is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Maple Agrilus?
4.0‒6.2 mm
How do you identify Maple Agrilus?
syntype
Where is Maple Agrilus found?
Range: e.NA (QC‒SC to SK‒TX)
What does Maple Agrilus eat?
The diet of the Maple Agrilus includes larval hosts: Acer spp., Aesculus glabra, Cercis, Carya, Gleditsia triacanthos, Gymnocladus dioicus, Quercus velutina, Rhus aromatica.