Agrilus subrobustus

Saunders, 1873

Agrilus subrobustus is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae, described by Saunders in 1873. It is one of thousands of species in the hyperdiverse Agrilus, which may represent the largest genus in the animal kingdom. The species has been recorded from North America and Southern Asia, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

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How to pronounce Agrilus subrobustus: /ˈæɡrɪləs sʌbˈroʊbʌstəs/

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Distribution

North America and Southern Asia. GBIF records indicate presence in the conterminous 48 United States.

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Taxonomic Context

Agrilus subrobustus belongs to a containing nearly 4,000 described , with many more awaiting description. The genus is characterized by small to medium-sized beetles, most of which develop as larvae in woody plant material.

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