Agrilus obscurilineatus
This record describes Agrilus obscurilineatus (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
sides of the abdominal segments are glabrous, but the dorsal portions above the carinae are densely pubescent. … Henry Hespenheide, 20 November, 2010 Type Locality: TX: Starr Co., 6.5 mi. SE Rio Grande City, hwy to Mission
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
AZ, southmost TX (Starr & Hidalgo cos.) / Mex. - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults on Acacia spp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus obscurilineatus Vogt 1949
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus obscurilineatus. 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 obscurilineatus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Dennis Haines; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus obscurilineatus
What is Agrilus obscurilineatus?
Agrilus obscurilineatus is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Agrilus obscurilineatus?
sides of the abdominal segments are glabrous, but the dorsal portions above the carinae are densely pubescent. … Henry Hespenheide, 20 November, 2010
Where is Agrilus obscurilineatus found?
Range: AZ, southmost TX (Starr & Hidalgo cos.) / Mex. - Map
What is the life cycle of a Agrilus obscurilineatus?
Adults on Acacia spp.