First record of Agrilus cliftoni Knull and Anthaxia viridifrons Gory (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Wisconsin

Coleoptera
Buprestidae
  • Lawrence E. Barringer

    Division of Entomology, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 2301 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 USA

Keywords: New record, wood boring beetle

Abstract

Two species of Coleoptera: Buprestidae are reported from Wisconsin for the first time: Agrilus cliftoni Knull and Anthaxia viridifrons Gory. Trapping, distribution information, and additional records are also discussed.

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Publication

0924

Published

2022-03-31

How to cite

Barringer LE. 2022. First record of Agrilus cliftoni Knull and Anthaxia viridifrons Gory (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Wisconsin. Insecta Mundi 0924: 1–3.