Agrilus putillus
Say, 1833
Agrilus putillus is a small metallic wood-boring in the . It occurs in North America, including Canada and the United States. Two are recognized: A. p. putillus (the nominate form) and A. p. parputillus. Like most members of the hyperdiverse Agrilus, it is presumed to develop in tissue, though specific associations and detailed biology remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus putillus: /ˈæɡrɪləs pjuːˈtɪləs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, specifically Canada and the United States. Vermont is mentioned as a specific locality within the U.S.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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