Agrilus parabductus
This record describes Agrilus parabductus (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Lake Corpus Christi, San Patricio County, Texas. Other paratypes Frio Co. and Val Verde Co.
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
s. TX / Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Apr, + Nov
Diet and Behavior
Life History
adults on Acacia sp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus parabductus Knull 1954
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus parabductus. 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 parabductus
What is Agrilus parabductus?
Agrilus parabductus is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus parabductus?
Length 3.7 mm
Where is Agrilus parabductus found?
Range: s. TX / Mex. - Map
When is Agrilus parabductus active?
Agrilus parabductus: seasonal activity - Mar-Apr, + Nov.
What is the life cycle of a Agrilus parabductus?
adults on Acacia sp.