Agrilus parkeri
Knull, 1935
Agrilus parkeri is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Knull in 1935. It is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other members of the Agrilus, it is a wood-borer with larvae that develop in plant tissue. Specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus parkeri: /ˈæɡrɪləs ˈpɑrkəri/
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Identification
Agrilus parkeri belongs to the large and taxonomically challenging Agrilus. Identification to level requires examination of morphological characters such as elytral , pronotal shape, and genitalia. The species was described by Knull in 1935 and is distinguished from other North American Agrilus species by specific combinations of these features, though detailed diagnostic characters are not widely summarized in accessible literature.
Distribution
Central America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Agrilus cochiseiAnother North American Agrilus described by Knull, found in similar geographic regions and potentially overlapping in associations.
- Agrilus cavifronsOccurs in similar southwestern North American ; both are sought by collectors in Arizona and adjacent regions.