Agrilus pilosovittatus
This record describes Agrilus pilosovittatus (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
earliest record in our area: NJ 1965 (Hespenheide 1969)
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
native to E.Asia (China, Japan), adventive in NA (NY‒NC)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Wisteria (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus pilosovittatus Saunders 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus pilosovittatus. 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 pilosovittatus
What is Agrilus pilosovittatus?
Agrilus pilosovittatus is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus pilosovittatus?
4.0‒4.7 mm
Where is Agrilus pilosovittatus found?
Range: native to E.Asia (China, Japan), adventive in NA (NY‒NC)
What does Agrilus pilosovittatus eat?
The diet of the Agrilus pilosovittatus includes host: Wisteria (Fabaceae).