Agrilus cliftoni
Knull, 1941
Agrilus cliftoni is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Knull in 1941. It is found in North America. A notable observation involves consistent attraction to blacklights in mature white oak forest, with nearly all collected specimens being male.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus cliftoni: /ˈæɡrɪləs ˈklɪftoʊnaɪ/
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Habitat
Mature white oak forest
Distribution
North America
Behavior
Has been observed consistently at blacklights over a period of several years; nearly all of approximately 150 specimens collected at lights were male. It is unclear whether this represents regular attraction to lights or was due to a locally high .
Similar Taxa
- Agrilus arcuatusAnother Agrilus encountered at lights, though less frequently and in lower numbers than A. cliftoni in the same observer's experience
More Details
Light attraction observation
A single observer reported encountering A. cliftoni consistently at blacklights in a mature white oak forest over several years, collecting approximately 150 specimens with nearly all being male. This contrasts with most insects, which are typically not attracted to lights. The observer noted uncertainty about whether this represents a regular behavioral trait of the or was an artifact of high local .