Agrilus torquatus
LeConte, 1860
Agrilus torquatus is a of metallic wood-boring beetle in the Buprestidae. The species was described by LeConte in 1860 and is known to occur in North America. Like other members of the hyperdiverse Agrilus, it is presumed to develop as a larva in wood, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agrilus torquatus: /ˈæɡrɪləs tɔrˈkwɑtəs/
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic region, with the documented from the United States.
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Taxonomic Status
Agrilus torquatus is one of approximately 3,000 described in the Agrilus, which is considered among the largest genera in the animal kingdom. The specific epithet 'torquatus' (Latin for 'collared' or 'twisted') may refer to a morphological feature, though this interpretation is speculative without direct examination of type material.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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