Southeastern-missouri

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• Agrilus concinnus

  hibiscus jewel beetle

  Agrilus concinnus is a large, vividly colored jewel beetle in the family Buprestidae. It was formerly considered one of the rarest Agrilus species in North America until researchers determined it to be a later-season species associated with living Hibiscus plants. Adults are active from late July through early August, peaking when host plants are in bloom. The species has been documented in Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas.

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