Agrilodia is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Buprestidae, commonly known as jewel beetles. Members of this genus are part of the order Coleoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, and kingdom Animalia. The genus was first described by the entomologist Jan Obenberger in 1923.
Taxonomic classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Infraorder: Elateriformia
- Family: Buprestidae
- Genus: Agrilodia Obenberger, 1923
Recognized species
The genus currently includes the following species, as listed in the most recent taxonomic checklists:
- Agrilodia hirundo (Chevrolat, 1838)
- Agrilodia iris (Gory, 1841)
- Agrilodia leopardina Obenberger, 1943
- Agrilodia oporina Obenberger, 1924
- Agrilodia paraguayensis Obenberger, 1923
Distribution and ecology
Specific distribution data for individual species of Agrilodia are not comprehensively documented in the public literature. As with many Buprestidae, members of the genus are presumed to be associated with woody plants, where larvae typically bore into bark or wood, and adults are often found on or near host trees. Detailed ecological studies for Agrilodia species remain limited.
References
- Bellamy, C. L. (2013). “Genus Agrilodia.” A Checklist of World Buprestoidea. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). Agrilodia Obenberger, 1923.
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Species records for Agrilodia spp.
Notes
The genus Agrilodia is relatively small and not extensively covered in broader entomological surveys, resulting in limited publicly available information beyond taxonomic listings. Further research may elucidate the biology, geographic range, and conservation status of its constituent species.