Taphrocerus agriloides
This record describes Taphrocerus agriloides (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Agrilinae
- Tribe
- Tracheini
- Genus
- Taphrocerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Common sweeping grasses and sedges along margin of a water hyacinth filled resaca in southmost Texas (Vogt, 1949)
Geographic Range
se US (TX-FL-NC-KS) - Map , most records OK to s.TX
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval Host: Unk.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Taphrocerus agriloides Crotch 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Taphrocerus agriloides. 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 Taphrocerus agriloides (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Taphrocerus agriloides
How big is Taphrocerus agriloides?
4 mm (per Type)
Where is Taphrocerus agriloides found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Common sweeping grasses and sedges along margin of a water hyacinth filled resaca in southmost Texas (Vogt, 1949) |
| Range | se US (TX-FL-NC-KS) - Map , most records OK to s.TX |
What does Taphrocerus agriloides eat?
The diet of the Taphrocerus agriloides includes Larval Host: Unk..