Agrilus aurilaterus
Waterhouse, 1889
Agrilus aurilaterus is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Waterhouse in 1889. It belongs to the hyperdiverse Agrilus, which contains nearly 4,000 described species and may represent the largest genus in the animal kingdom. The species is found in Central America and North America, with records from Middle America and North America. Like most Agrilus species, it is likely associated with woody plants as a larval , though specific host relationships have not been documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus aurilaterus: //ˈæɡrɪləs ˌɔːrɪˈlætərəs//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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- GBCT Beetle #2: Agrilus walsinghami | Beetles In The Bush
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