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Emerald Ash Borer

Agrilus planipennis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

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Bluish Borer Beetle
Agrilus cyanescens
Data Deficient
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Bronze Birch Borer
Agrilus anxius
Not Evaluated
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Currant Stem Girdler
Agrilus ribesi
Data Deficient
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European oak borer
Agrilus sulcicollis
Least Concern
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Metallic wood-boring beetle
Agrilus sinuatus
Not Evaluated
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Metallic wood-boring beetle
Agrilus derasofasciatus
Near Threatened
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Oak Jewel Beetle
Agrilus biguttatus
Endangered
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Rose Stem Girdler
Agrilus cuprescens
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Emerald Ash Borer?
The scientific name of Emerald Ash Borer is Agrilus planipennis. It belongs to the genus Agrilus.
Where does Emerald Ash Borer live?
Emerald Ash Borer is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States.
What family does Emerald Ash Borer belong to?
Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) belongs to the genus Agrilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Buprestidae.
What kingdom does Emerald Ash Borer belong to?
Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Emerald Ash Borer?
The closest relatives of Emerald Ash Borer in the genus Agrilus include Bluish Borer Beetle, Bronze Birch Borer, Currant Stem Girdler, European oak borer, Metallic wood-boring beetle.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Agrilus — 10 Species

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Bluish Borer Beetle
Agrilus cyanescens
DD 🐾
Bronze Birch Borer
Agrilus anxius
NE 🐾
Currant Stem Girdler
Agrilus ribesi
DD
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Emerald Ash Borer
Agrilus planipennis
NE
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European oak borer
Agrilus sulcicollis
LC 🐾
Metallic wood-boring beetle
Agrilus sinuatus
NE 🐾
Metallic wood-boring beetle
Agrilus derasofasciatus
NT 🐾
Oak Jewel Beetle
Agrilus biguttatus
EN 🐾
Rose Stem Girdler
Agrilus cuprescens
VU 🐾
St. John's wort root borer
Agrilus hyperici
NE
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