Agrilus rubroniger
Hespenheide, 1979
Agrilus rubroniger is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, 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 kingdom. 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 collectors. 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 .