Agrilus rubroniger
Hespenheide, 1979
Agrilus rubroniger is a of metallic wood-boring in the , described by Hespenheide in 1979. It belongs to the hyperdiverse Agrilus, which contains nearly 4,000 described species and is among the largest genera in the animal . The species is found in North America and has been documented in sandhill woodland .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus rubroniger: /ˈaɡrɪləs ˌruːbroʊˈnaɪdʒər/
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Habitat
Dry oak/pine sandhill woodland with grassy understory, as documented from a specific collection event in Florida's Citrus Wildlife Management Area of Withlacoochee State Forest. The featured Quercus laevis (turkey oak) and Q. geminata (sand oak) as tree .
Distribution
North America. Specific collection records include southwestern Missouri and Florida.
Host Associations
- Quercus laevis - COLLECTED_FROMBeaten from foliage during field survey
- Quercus geminata - COLLECTED_FROMBeaten from foliage during field survey
More Details
Rarity and Collection Status
Considered a notable find among . One collector noted possessing only a single specimen from southwestern Missouri prior to encountering additional specimens in Florida, suggesting it is infrequently encountered.
Taxonomic Context
Agrilus rubroniger was described relatively recently (1979) compared to many , reflecting the ongoing discovery and description of within this hyperdiverse .