Agrilus bentseni
Knull, 1954
Agrilus bentseni is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It was described by Josef Knull in 1954. The species is found in North America. Like other members of the Agrilus, it likely develops in woody plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus bentseni: /æˈɡraɪləs ˈbɛntsəni/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Described by Josef N. Knull in 1954. Knull was a prolific entomologist at The Ohio State University who described over 200 and of beetles during his career (1934–1975).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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