Agrilus pulchellus
Bland, 1865
Beautiful Fleabane Root-borer
Agrilus pulchellus is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. It is found in Central America and North America, with records from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species is associated with fleabane (Erigeron) as a plant, as indicated by its . Like other Agrilus species, it is a wood-borer whose larvae develop in plant roots or stems.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Associated with fleabane (Erigeron) plants in arid and semi-arid environments. Based on collection records, occurs in grassland and open woodland in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Distribution
Central America and North America. Present in Middle America and North America according to distribution records. Specific collection localities include Arizona and surrounding southwestern U.S. states.
Host Associations
- Erigeron - Fleabane; 'Beautiful Fleabane Root-borer' indicates larval development in roots
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Collection records
The has been collected in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, through sweeping low vegetation in desert and grassland . It is often found in association with other Agrilus species.