Acmaeodera decipiens
This record describes Acmaeodera decipiens (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. B. Tilden, 2019
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
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larval host unk., adults on flowers
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acmaeodera decipiens LeConte 1866
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acmaeodera decipiens. 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 decipiens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Acmaeodera decipiens
How do you identify Acmaeodera decipiens?
Det. B. Tilden, 2019
Where is Acmaeodera decipiens found?
Range: AZ-NM / Mex. - Map
What is the life cycle of a Acmaeodera decipiens?
larval host unk., adults on flowers