Agrilus sp. 9895
Agrilus sp-roscidus-group
This record describes Agrilus sp-roscidus-group (unresolved taxon). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Agrilus sp. 9895 will key readily to A. cuprescens [listed as A. viridis var. fagi in Fisher (1928) and A. aurichalceus in Bright (1987)]. It is distinguished from this species by its much smaller size, the characters of the aedeagus (robust, widest before apex; medial lobe wider than parameres and with small projection on tip), and by the host.
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 range unknown, but presumed Western Palaearctic; known only from Brooklyn, NY, USA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: European beech ( Fagus sylvatica , Fagaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Temporarily designated Agrilus sp. 9895 (specimen number of DNA sample) pending revision of Agrilus roscidus -species group as a whole.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus sp-roscidus-group. 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 sp. 9895 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Marc DiGirolomo; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus sp. 9895
What is Agrilus sp. 9895?
Agrilus sp. 9895 (Agrilus sp-roscidus-group) is a unresolved taxon in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus sp. 9895?
3.7‒3.9 mm
How do you identify Agrilus sp. 9895?
Agrilus sp. 9895 will key readily to A. cuprescens [listed as A. viridis var. fagi in Fisher (1928) and A. aurichalceus in Bright (1987)]. It is distinguished from this species by its much smaller size, the characters of the aedeagus (robust, widest before apex; medial lobe wider than parameres and with small projection on tip), and by the host.
Where is Agrilus sp. 9895 found?
Range: Native range unknown, but presumed Western Palaearctic; known only from Brooklyn, NY, USA
What does Agrilus sp. 9895 eat?
The diet of the Agrilus sp. 9895 includes European beech ( Fagus sylvatica , Fagaceae).