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Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity

SysEB: Systematics, Morphology, and Taxonomy

D3483: A museomic approach to phylogenetic inference and species delimitation in Agrilus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
Location: Prince George's Exhibit Hall BCD
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    Presenting Author(s)

  • KK

    Kojun Kanda

    USDA
    Washington, District of Columbia

    • Co-Author(s)

  • Grey T. Gustafson

    Assistant Professor
    Northern Arizona University
    Flagstaff, Arizona

  • Lourdes Chamorro

    Research Entomologist
    USDA - ARS
    Washington, District of Columbia

The genus Agrilus contains over 3,000 species and includes numerous pestiferous species; most notably Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis). Here we present preliminary results from a phylogenomic study of Agrilus. To obtain a global taxon sampling for this hyper-diverse genus, we relied heavily on molecular data gathered from dried museum specimens. Molecular data was gathered using both shotgun sequencing and targeted-enrichment approaches. Results from this study will help inform the evolution of host-plant usage and species boundaries in Agrilus.