Acmaeodera consors
This record describes Acmaeodera consors (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
w. TX - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
host(s) unk.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera consors Horn 1878
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera consors. 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 consors (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by jahansen
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera consors
How big is Acmaeodera consors?
7.5-13 mm
Where is Acmaeodera consors found?
Range: w. TX - Map
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera consors?
host(s) unk.