Agrilus abstersus
Horn, 1891
Agrilus abstersus is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, first described by Horn in 1891. It is found in Central America and North America. As a member of the Agrilus, it is part of one of the largest genera in the animal kingdom, with nearly 4,000 described species. Like most Agrilus species, it is likely a twig and branch borer utilizing recently dead wood for larval development, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus abstersus: //ˈæɡrɪləs æbˈstɜrsəs//
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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