Agrilus ribesi
This record describes Agrilus ribesi (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Jendek et al. (2015) report the Eurasian species Agrilus ribesi Schaefer, 1946, for the first time from North America and propose that the damage to currants ( Ribes spp.) in Ontario prior to 1940 and ascribed to A. cuprescens by Garlick (1940) were caused by this species.
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
NB-ON, MN. The range of this species in North America might cover a substantial part of the range of its host plant, ( Ribes spp.) (Jendek et al. 2015), Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Garlick (1940) first reported the following spp. as hosts: black currant ( Ribes nigrum ) - non-native gooseberry ( Ribes cynosbati ) - native red currant ( Ribes triste , Grossulariaceae) - natinve
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus ribesi Schaefer, 1946
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus ribesi. 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 ribesi
What is Agrilus ribesi?
Agrilus ribesi is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Agrilus ribesi found?
Range: NB-ON, MN. The range of this species in North America might cover a substantial part of the range of its host plant, ( Ribes spp.) (Jendek et al. 2015), Map
What does Agrilus ribesi eat?
The diet of the Agrilus ribesi includes Garlick (1940) first reported the following spp. as hosts: black currant ( Ribes nigrum ) - non-native gooseberry ( Ribes cynosbati ) - native red currant ( Ribes triste , Grossulariaceae) - natinve.