Agrilus salviaphilos
This record describes Agrilus salviaphilos (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: 3 mi S Moore, Frio Co., Texas (Manley, 1979)
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
Habitat
south TX brushlands based on the 24 adult spmns all coll'ed on shrubby blue sage ( Salvia ballotiflora , Lamiaceae) (Manley, 1979), Range
Geographic Range
TX (s. to sw. TX based on plant asso.)
Seasonal Activity
late April to early May (Manley, 1979)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Twenty-four adults all coll'ed on shrubby blue sage ( Salvia ballotiflora , Lamiaceae) , Range
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus salviaphilos Manley 1979
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus salviaphilos. 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 salviaphilos (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus salviaphilos
What is Agrilus salviaphilos?
Agrilus salviaphilos is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus salviaphilos?
7.6 mm (Allotype)
Where is Agrilus salviaphilos found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | south TX brushlands based on the 24 adult spmns all coll'ed on shrubby blue sage ( Salvia ballotiflora , Lamiaceae) (Manley, 1979), Range |
| Range | TX (s. to sw. TX based on plant asso.) |
When is Agrilus salviaphilos active?
Agrilus salviaphilos: seasonal activity - late April to early May (Manley, 1979).
What is the life cycle of a Agrilus salviaphilos?
Twenty-four adults all coll'ed on shrubby blue sage ( Salvia ballotiflora , Lamiaceae) , Range