Agrilus exsapindi
Vogt, 1949
Agrilus exsapindi is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Vogt in 1949. It belongs to the hyperdiverse Agrilus, which contains nearly 4,000 described species and may represent the largest genus in the animal kingdom. The species is known from North America, though specific details regarding its , associations, and distribution within that range remain poorly documented. Like most members of its genus, it is presumed to be a twig or branch borer utilizing woody plants for larval development.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus exsapindi: /ˈæɡrɪləs ɛkˈsæpɪndi/
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records indicate presence in the , though precise range boundaries within North America are not well established.
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Taxonomic context
Agrilus exsapindi was described by Vogt in 1949. The Agrilus is characterized by extreme , with limits often difficult to define and many species distinguishable only by examination of male genitalia.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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