Bug FAQRose Stem Girdler
Agrilus cuprescens · Order: Coleoptera · Family: Buprestidae
The rose stem girdler is found across Europe and the northern regions of Asia, but not in China. It also occurs in North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It occurs in Europe, northern Asia (excluding China), and North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its native range includes Europe, northern Asia (excluding China) and North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 22 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Pennsylvania, Oregon, New York, Ohio, Washington, Massachusetts, Idaho, Minnesota.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: introduced in Canada; introduced in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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Same family (Buprestidae)
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Golden Buprestid BeetleBuprestis aurulenta
Anthaxia nitidulaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Western Sculptured Pine BorerChalcophora angulicollis
Anthaxia quadripunctataSources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrilus_cuprescens
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