Agrilus aureus
Chevrolat, 1838
Agrilus aureus is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It belongs to the Agrilus, which is among the largest genera in the animal kingdom with nearly 4,000 described species. The species is found in Central America and North America. Like most members of its genus, it is presumed to develop as larvae in woody plant material, though specific associations for this species have not been documented.
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America, with broader biogeographic realm records including Nearctic and Neotropic.
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Taxonomic note
Agrilus aureus was described by Chevrolat in 1838. The specific epithet 'aureus' (Latin for 'golden') likely refers to metallic coloration typical of the , though this should not be assumed without specimen examination.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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