Agrilus walsinghami
This record describes Agrilus walsinghami (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Agrilus walsinghami (Agrilus walsinghami) is a species in the family Buprestidae, commonly known as metallic wood-boring beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Agrilinae, tribe Agrilini, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Buprestoidea. This species belongs to the genus Agrilus. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: ♂ 12 mm, ♀ 13 mm. Active during mostly July-Sept.
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
w. US (WA-CA to ID-NM) - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly July-Sept ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Asso. w/ the arid-lands shrub rubber rabbitbrush, Ericameria (=Chrysothamnus) nauseosa (Asteraceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrilus walsinghami Crotch 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrilus walsinghami. 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 walsinghami (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Aaron Schusteff , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Agrilus walsinghami
What is Agrilus walsinghami?
Agrilus walsinghami is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrilus walsinghami?
♂ 12 mm, ♀ 13 mm
Where is Agrilus walsinghami found?
Range: w. US (WA-CA to ID-NM) - Map
What does Agrilus walsinghami eat?
The diet of the Agrilus walsinghami includes Asso. w/ the arid-lands shrub rubber rabbitbrush, Ericameria (=Chrysothamnus) nauseosa (Asteraceae).
When is Agrilus walsinghami active?
Agrilus walsinghami: seasonal activity - mostly July-Sept ( 3 ).