Agrilus osburni
This record describes Agrilus osburni (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Agrilus osburni is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Agrilus osburni: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrilus osburni.
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
MI‒MO‒GA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: larvae in Ostrya virginiana, Quercus phellos
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus osburni Knull 1937
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus osburni. 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 osburni (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus osburni
What is Agrilus osburni?
Agrilus osburni is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus osburni?
4‒6 mm
Where is Agrilus osburni found?
Range: MI‒MO‒GA
What does Agrilus osburni eat?
The diet of the Agrilus osburni includes Hosts: larvae in Ostrya virginiana, Quercus phellos.