Agrilus obolinus
LeConte, 1860
Agrilus obolinus is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by LeConte in 1860. The occurs in Central America and North America. Like other members of the Agrilus, it is presumed to develop as a larva in woody plant tissue, though specific associations and biological details remain poorly documented. The species has been rarely encountered in collections, with only two iNaturalist observations recorded.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus obolinus: //ˈæɡrɪləs oʊˈboʊlɪnəs//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America, with broader distribution data suggesting occurrence across multiple biogeographic realms including Nearctic and Neotropic regions.
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Taxonomic status
Accepted with exact GBIF match to LeConte, 1860 authority.
Data scarcity
This is among the many thousands of Agrilus species for which biological and ecological information remains largely unknown. The Agrilus contains nearly 4,000 described species globally, making comprehensive study of individual species extremely difficult.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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