Acmaeodera amplicollis
This record describes Acmaeodera amplicollis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2017 Type locality: Fort Whipple, AZ
Identification notes
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2017
Wikipedia reference for Acmaeodera amplicollis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmaeodera_amplicollis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Polycestinae
- Tribe
- Acmaeoderini
- Genus
- Acmaeodera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-NM / Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
July-Oct (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larval hosts unk. adults on Baileya, Gaillardia, Gutierrezia, Gymnosperma, Helianthus, Heliopsis, Heterotheca, Machaeranthera, Senecio, Verbesina
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera amplicollis LeConte 1866
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera amplicollis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Acmaeodera amplicollis (9)
Photo credits: (c) Jay Keller, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jay Keller | (c) C. Mallory, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by C. Mallory | (c) Laura Gaudette, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Laura Gaudette | (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda | Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera amplicollis
What is Acmaeodera amplicollis?
Acmaeodera amplicollis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acmaeodera amplicollis?
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2017
Where is Acmaeodera amplicollis found?
Range: AZ-NM / Mex. - Map
When is Acmaeodera amplicollis active?
Acmaeodera amplicollis: seasonal activity - July-Oct (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera amplicollis?
larval hosts unk. adults on Baileya, Gaillardia, Gutierrezia, Gymnosperma, Helianthus, Heliopsis, Heterotheca, Machaeranthera, Senecio, Verbesina