Agrilus abjectus
Horn, 1891
Agrilus abjectus is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1891. The species is native to North America. Like other members of the hyperdiverse Agrilus, it is presumed to be associated with woody plants, though specific associations and biological details remain undocumented. The species is rarely encountered and poorly known compared to more widespread .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus abjectus: //ˈæɡrɪləs æbˈdʒɛktəs//
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Distribution
North America (present, specific range details not documented)
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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