Agrilus chiricahuae
Fisher, 1928
Agrilus chiricahuae is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, first described by Fisher in 1928. The is named after the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, where it occurs. It belongs to the large Agrilus, which contains hundreds of species that are often challenging to distinguish from one another. The species has been documented in pine slash in the Chiricahua Mountains.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus chiricahuae: /ˈæɡrɪləs ˌtʃɪrɪˈkɑːweɪ/
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Habitat
Pine slash in montane forests of the Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona. Associated with pine woodlands at higher elevations.
Distribution
North America: Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, United States. The name references this specific mountain range.
Host Associations
- Pinus - larval Found in pine slash; specific pine not confirmed
Behavior
have been observed flying to and landing on fresh pine slash piles. They appear to be active during daytime hours.
Similar Taxa
- Chrysobothris chiricahuaeShares the same specific epithet and occurs in the same mountain range, but belongs to a different buprestid . Both are associated with pine in the Chiricahua Mountains.
- Other Agrilus speciesThe Agrilus contains hundreds of morphologically similar , many requiring expert examination for accurate identification. A. chiricahuae is distinguished by its specific association with the Chiricahua Mountains and pine slash .
More Details
Etymology
The specific epithet 'chiricahuae' refers to the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, the type locality and primary known distribution of this . The Chiricahua Mountains are one of the 'Sky Island' mountain ranges of the region, known for high biodiversity and .
Collection history
The has been collected by beating fresh pine slash piles. One collector noted finding the species after being informed by Gayle Nelson about its occurrence at Rustler Park in the Chiricahua Mountains, where fresh slash piles were present.