Agrilus hazardi
Knull, 1966
Agrilus hazardi is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Josef N. Knull in 1966. Like other members of the Agrilus, it is presumed to develop as larvae in woody plants, though specific associations and detailed remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus hazardi: //ˈæɡrɪləs ˈhæzərdi//
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Distribution
North America. The is present in the Nearctic region, with records from the United States.
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Taxonomic context
Agrilus is one of the largest in the animal kingdom, with nearly 4,000 described . Agrilus hazardi is one of many North American species in this hyperdiverse genus, most of which remain poorly known biologically.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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