Agrilus catalinae
Knull, 1940
Agrilus catalinae is a of metallic woodboring ( Buprestidae) described by Josef N. Knull in 1940. As a member of the hyperdiverse Agrilus, which contains nearly 4,000 described species, this beetle is part of the largest genus in the animal kingdom. Like most Agrilus species, it is presumed to be a twig or branch borer in woody plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The species epithet 'catalinae' likely refers to Santa Catalina Mountains in Arizona, suggesting a southwestern U.S. origin for the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus catalinae: /əˈɡraɪləs ˌkætəˈlaɪni/
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Distribution
The has been recorded from North America, specifically the southwestern United States. The type locality is presumably associated with the Santa Catalina Mountains in Arizona, based on the species epithet. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic region.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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