Agrilus ventralis

Horn, 1891

Agrilus ventralis is a of jewel beetle ( Buprestidae) described by Horn in 1891. It belongs to the extraordinarily diverse Agrilus, which contains nearly 4,000 described species and is considered one of the largest genera in the animal kingdom. The species has been recorded across multiple biogeographic regions including the Nearctic, Palearctic, and other realms. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.

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How to pronounce Agrilus ventralis: //ˈæɡrɪləs vɛnˈtrælɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded from multiple biogeographic realms: Nearctic (North America), Palearctic, Australasia, Neotropic, Indomalaya, Afrotropic, and Oceania. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America.

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Taxonomic context

Agrilus ventralis belongs to a characterized by extreme . Most Agrilus are twig and branch borers utilizing recently dead wood for larval development, though some attack living trees. No species of Agrilus are known to be associated with coniferous plants.

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