Acmaeodera conoidea
This record describes Acmaeodera conoidea (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
can easily be separated from similar species of Texas Acmaeodera by broadly emarginate clypeus, third lateral strial split near the umbone, and larval host
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‒w.TX (J. Hanson, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2019)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: due to confusion with A. natlovei , a reexamination of host records reported in the literature for A. conoidea is needed
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera conoidea Fall 1899
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera conoidea. 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 conoidea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Joel DuBois
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera conoidea
What is Acmaeodera conoidea?
Acmaeodera conoidea is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acmaeodera conoidea?
can easily be separated from similar species of Texas Acmaeodera by broadly emarginate clypeus, third lateral strial split near the umbone, and larval host
Where is Acmaeodera conoidea found?
Range: AZ‒w.TX (J. Hanson, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2019)
What does Acmaeodera conoidea eat?
The diet of the Acmaeodera conoidea includes due to confusion with A. natlovei , a reexamination of host records reported in the literature for A. conoidea is needed.