Acmaeodera auritincta
This record describes Acmaeodera auritincta (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
metallic green pronotum, though that character is a variable (J. Hansen, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2019) Det. J. Hansen, 2017 Type Locality: Kent, Culberson Co., Texas, Sept., 17-18, 1912, 3900-4200 ft
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
NM to sw. TX / n. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Aug-Oct (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera auritincta Fall, 1922
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera auritincta. 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 auritincta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Richard L. Westcott; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , jahansen , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera auritincta
What is Acmaeodera auritincta?
Acmaeodera auritincta is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acmaeodera auritincta?
metallic green pronotum, though that character is a variable (J. Hansen, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2019) Det. J. Hansen, 2017
Where is Acmaeodera auritincta found?
Range: NM to sw. TX / n. Mex. - Map
When is Acmaeodera auritincta active?
Acmaeodera auritincta: seasonal activity - Aug-Oct (BG data).