Agrilus diospyroides

Knull, 1942

Agrilus diospyroides is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It was described by Josef N. Knull in 1942. The species is found in North America. Beyond its taxonomic description and general distribution, specific details regarding its , associations, and remain poorly documented in the available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agrilus diospyroides: /əˈɡraɪləs daɪoʊˈspɪrɔɪdiːz/

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Distribution

North America.

Host Associations

Diospyros - larval epithet suggests association with persimmon (Diospyros), though this remains unconfirmed in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Agrilus fuscipennisAlso associated with persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) and shares similar large size and color pattern (red pronotum, black ), but distinguished by specific morphological characters and described from different author/region.

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'diospyroides' derives from Diospyros, the containing persimmons, suggesting the original description may have been based on specimens associated with this plant. This naming convention is similar to Agrilus fuscipennis, which is confirmed to develop in living persimmon trees.

Taxonomic Note

Described by Josef N. Knull (1891-1975), a prolific North American coleopterist who described 233 and of beetles during his career at The Ohio State University.