Acmaeodera chiricahuae
This record describes Acmaeodera chiricahuae (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Can be separated from Acmaeodera flavomarginata by having the red elytral fasciae usually interrupted at middle, the yellow lateral stripe usually much more expanded medially and a well developed subapical plate on 5th ventrite. Type Locality: 5 mi. W. Portal, Cochise Co., AZ. Barr (1972) details the locality of over 200 spmns coll'ed from the Chiricahua Mountains going back to 1916. ( 4 )
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
se. AZ - Map , restricted to the Chiricahua Mountains and nearby areas in southeastern Cochise Co.
Seasonal Activity
Aug-Oct ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larval host unk., adults on flowers
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera chiricahuae Barr 1972
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera chiricahuae. 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 chiricahuae (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Richard L. Westcott; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , jahansen
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera chiricahuae
What is Acmaeodera chiricahuae?
Acmaeodera chiricahuae is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Acmaeodera chiricahuae?
Length: 9.5 mm
How do you identify Acmaeodera chiricahuae?
Can be separated from Acmaeodera flavomarginata by having the red elytral fasciae usually interrupted at middle, the yellow lateral stripe usually much more expanded medially and a well developed subapical plate on 5th ventrite.
Where is Acmaeodera chiricahuae found?
Range: se. AZ - Map , restricted to the Chiricahua Mountains and nearby areas in southeastern Cochise Co.
When is Acmaeodera chiricahuae active?
Acmaeodera chiricahuae: seasonal activity - Aug-Oct ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera chiricahuae?
larval host unk., adults on flowers