



agrilus
The Agrilus is a shiny beetle that loves to munch on trees! These little creatures are often spotted on the bark of their favorite plants.
生息地: Agrilus beetles are commonly found in forests and woodlands where their host trees grow.
The Agrilus is a slender, metallic-colored beetle, often displaying iridescent greens, blues, or coppers. Its elongated, torpedo-shaped body tapers to a pointed rear, distinguishing it from broader-bodied beetles. They possess short antennae and large eyes.




カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
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Female Agrilus can lay hundreds of tiny eggs in tree bark crevices!
Some Agrilus larvae can live for several years hidden inside trees!
There are over 3,000 different kinds of Agrilus beetles found worldwide!
These beetles have powerful chewing mouthparts to munch on wood and leaves!
Agrilus larvae can tunnel deep into tree wood because of strong mandibles, which helps them find food and stay hidden.
Agrilus has a brilliant metallic exoskeleton that helps them blend perfectly with tree bark or leaves, avoiding predators.
Agrilus can suddenly freeze and drop to the ground, appearing lifeless, which helps them trick birds and other predators.
Larvae munch on wood, while adult Agrilus beetles nibble on tree leaves.
年齢による違い: Larvae bore into tree wood and feed on inner tissues; adults feed on leaves and sometimes pollen.
Fraxinus americana
Larvae bore into and damage ash trees.
Quercus alba
Larvae of some species feed on oak tissues.
Dendrocopos major
Woodpeckers hunt Agrilus larvae under tree bark.
Formica rufa
Ants may prey on adult Agrilus beetles.
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6-30 mm
3-15 mm
14-56 日
Larvae munch on wood, while adult Agrilus beetles nibble on tree leaves.
Agrilus beetles are commonly found in forests and woodlands where their host trees grow.
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