Agrilus oblongus
Fisher, 1928
Agrilus oblongus is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Fisher in 1928. It is native to North America. As a member of the hyperdiverse Agrilus, which contains nearly 4,000 described species, it shares the general characteristics of small size and metallic coloration typical of jewel beetles. Specific biological details regarding its plants, larval habits, and distribution within North America remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus oblongus: /ˈæɡrɪləs əbˈlɒŋɡəs/
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Distribution
North America (present); specific range details within the continent are not well documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Two new species of Agrilus from Mexico | Beetles In The Bush
- Agrilus fuscipennis on Persimmon | Beetles In The Bush
- GBCT Beetle #2: Agrilus walsinghami | Beetles In The Bush
- A flower visiting jewel beetle that is not an Acmaeodera | Beetles In The Bush
- Ohio | Beetles In The Bush