Agrilus ometauhtli
This record describes Agrilus ometauhtli (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra with vittae along suture, antennae serrate from 5th antennomere, marginal and submarginal carina separate anteriorly and joining near base, pronotum strongly elevated basolaterally, dense white pubescence on 1st and 2nd lateral segments of abdomen and on side of last three abdominal segments.
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 & Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus ometauhtli Fisher 1938
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus ometauhtli. 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 ometauhtli (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jason Hansen; Additional contributions by v belov , Joel DuBois
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus ometauhtli
What is Agrilus ometauhtli?
Agrilus ometauhtli is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus ometauhtli?
5.8‒8 mm
How do you identify Agrilus ometauhtli?
Elytra with vittae along suture, antennae serrate from 5th antennomere, marginal and submarginal carina separate anteriorly and joining near base, pronotum strongly elevated basolaterally, dense white pubescence on 1st and 2nd lateral segments of abdomen and on side of last three abdominal segments.
Where is Agrilus ometauhtli found?
Range: AZ & Mexico
What does Agrilus ometauhtli eat?
The diet of the Agrilus ometauhtli includes Unknown.